1989 Chevrolet G30 problems

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1989 Chevrolet G30

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Common 1989 Chevrolet G30 problems

The 1989 Chevrolet G30 is known to have several common problems, primarily related to the engine, fuel system, and air conditioning system.

One of the most frequently reported issues with the 1989 Chevrolet G30 is related to the engine oil filter, specifically certain Honeywell Fram Racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007. These filters may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, potentially resulting in a fire. This issue affects vehicles listed above, and the affected filters are marked with a date code A61451 through A72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge.

Another common issue with the 1989 Chevrolet G30 is related to the fuel system. Certain replacement fuel filters, Fram brand name P/N G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a Mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing, manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. This issue affects vehicles listed above and certain school buses. The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to Honeywell's specification, resulting in the O-ring not seating correctly on the fuel line. Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge.

The 1989 Chevrolet G30 is also known to have problems with the air conditioning system. Hot air is a common problem, but it's not the only issue that may be encountered. Weak airflow, which could indicate an old ventilation fan, a seal or hose that needs replacing, or mold buildup in the A/C system, is another common issue.

In summary, the 1989 Chevrolet G30 is known to have several common problems, primarily related to the engine, fuel system, and air conditioning system. These issues can cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, potentially resulting in a fire, fuel leaks, and weak airflow or hot air from the A/C system. It is essential to address these issues promptly to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.

1989 Chevrolet G30 engine

Is a Chevy G30 a 1 ton?

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How many miles per gallon does a 1995 Chevy G30 get?

The 1995 G-Series G30 gets 14 MPG overall, with 13 MPG in the city and 15 MPG on the highway. For a complete list of all the 1995 G-Series G30 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 1995 Chevrolet G-Series G30 specs page.

What is a Chevy 1 ton called?

What Is A 1 Ton Truck? With the Silverado 3500, the Chevy 1 ton truck, it's about payload and towing. This is the class of truck you will want to be looking at when hauling and heavy towing is the number one priority and is meant to be used as a daily work truck.

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The 2021 Silverado 1500 gives you a choice of five different engines, all of which pack their own unique punch. Depending on the engine you choose and the configuration, your Chevy pickup will be able to tow anywhere from 6,800 pounds to 13,400 pounds.

1989 Chevrolet G30 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet G30 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Steering problems
  • Service brakes problems
  • Hydraulic problems
  • Power train problems
  • Seat belts problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1989 Chevrolet G30 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

1989 Chevrolet G30 complaints

The NHTSA has received 2 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1989 Chevrolet G30.

2021-11-03

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-11-03
  • VIN: 1GCGG35K2K7
  • Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: The contact was the mechanic working on a 1989 Chevrolet G30. The contact stated that upon inspection, the vehicle was leaking transmission and power steering fluids, and had a separation halfway through the serpentine belt. Additionally, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed. The contact diagnosed the vehicle with air in the brake lines and power steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 356,448.
2000-04-10

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: SEAT BELT RETRACTING MECHANISM ON DRIVER'S SEAT IS BROKEN. SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETURN INTO THE RETRACTOR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS . *AK

1989 Chevrolet G30 recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1989 Chevrolet G30.

2007-10-24
  • Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Components: EQUIPMENT
  • Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
  • Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
  • Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
2006-05-19
  • Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
  • Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
  • Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
1991-03-11
  • Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: SEAT BACK OF THE REAR BENCH SEAT MAY BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT CUSHION IN AN ACCIDENT.
  • Consequence: SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO GREATER INJURY; VEHICLEWOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207.
  • Remedy: INSTALL REINFORCEMENT THAT RUNS FROM SIDE OF SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY TO SEAT CUSHION FRAME ASSEMBLY, STRENGTHENING THE SEAT BACK.
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