1996 GMC G30 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1996 GMC G30
The 1996 GMC G30 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 GMC G30
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 GMC G30, potentially affecting up to 105 vehicles.
Recall 96V092000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
| 105 vehicles affected
Defect: ONE OF THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS CAN BREAK. THIS CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO THE SPRING LIFTING FROM THE AXLE UNDER CERTAIN REBOUND, BRAKING OR CORNERING MANEUVERS.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 GMC G30
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC G30. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilock | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
IN HEAVY STOP AND GO TRAFFIC DRIVER LET FOOT OFF BRAKE AND ALLOWED VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET ACCELERATOR WAS NOT PUSHED. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER BRAKES WERE APPLIED GOING ANOTHER 30--40 FEET BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS WAS A 4 VEHICLE CHAIN ACCIDENT INCLUDING THE 96 GMC. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENTY WE HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES WHEN THE DRIVERS COMPLAINED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT RESPONDING PROPERLY, THE DEALER DID NOT NOTE THE COMPLAINTS ON THE WARRANTY INVOICES. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, I DID SUBMIT A COMPLAINT TO GMC WHEN WE RECEIVED A QUALITY CONTROL QUESTIONAIRE FROM THE DEALER. THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN ASSIGNED #98165460 BY GMC . MY MECHANIC STATES THAT THE MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURED TO OTHERS AND IS CALLED "HARD PEDDLE GLIDE" AND IS CONSIDERED A NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION! IS THIS CORRECT? HOW DO I GET RESITUTUION OF THE LOSSES I HAVE INCURRED?
FUEL TANK OVER FLOWS WHEN FILLING, EXCESS GAS RUNS DOWN SIDE OF VEHICLE AND SPILLS ONTO HOT EXHAUST PIPE CREATING DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD, GAS OFTEN SPEWS OUT AND VENT HOLES AROUND FILLER HOSE CAN CAUSE PERSON FILLTING TANK TO BE DOUSED WITH FUEL. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 1996 GMC G30
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 GMC G30 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 GMC G30
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 GMC G30
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1996 GMC G30.
Investigation EA98024 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed
Opened:
FUEL LEAKS FROM THE VAPOR CANISTER
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