1997 Gmc P30 problems
The Chevrolet Step-Van (and its badge-engineered counterpart, the GMC Value-Van) is a multi-stop truck made by General Motors from 1940 to 1998.
Dubl-Duti
The first generation of General Motors multi-stop delivery van was called the Dubl-Duti, introduced in 1940. The van was built on the 115-inch (2,921 mm) chassis of the Chevrolet pickup truck, with a body built by Divco Twin. The Dubl-Duti van used the same 216.5-cubic-inch (3.5 L) "Thriftmaster" six-cylinder engine as the pickup and Chevrolet passenger cars, but with a single-barrel updraft Carter carburetor rather than the downdraft Rochester unit used in other Chevrolet trucks.
The Dubl-Duti was restyled in 1941 to suit the new Chevrolet AK Series truck body. Despite the "Advance Design" trucks being released in calendar year 1947 as a 1948 model, the AK Series-based Dubl-Duti continued production for another year thereafter.
A new generation of Dubl-Duti was introduced for model year 1949, with two different wheelbases shared with the medium-duty Advance Design pickup trucks: the model 3742 with 125+1⁄4-inch (3,181 mm) wheelbase, and 137-inch (3,480 mm) log model 3942 . The "Thriftmaster" engine was carried over for the 1949 and 1950 model years, and replaced for 1951 by the 235.5-cubic-inch (3.9 L) "Loadmaster" engine. The Dubl-Duti ceased production in 1955.
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Common 1997 Gmc P30 problems
The 1997 GMC P30 is known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are the most frequently reported issues:
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems: The second most common problem reported by owners of the 1997 GMC P30 is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic. This issue has been reported to occur six times and can lead to significant problems over time if ignored.
- Power Train Problems: Power train problems have been reported twice by owners of the 1997 GMC P30. This issue can lead to significant problems over time if ignored.
- Steering Problems: Steering problems have been reported twice by owners of the 1997 GMC P30. This issue can lead to significant problems over time if ignored.
- Air Brake Problems: Air brake problems have been reported once by owners of the 1997 GMC P30. This issue can lead to significant problems over time if ignored.
- Electronic Stability Control Problems: Electronic stability control problems have been reported once by owners of the 1997 GMC P30. This issue can lead to significant problems over time if ignored.
- Electrical System Problems: Electrical system problems have been reported once by owners of the 1997 GMC P30. This issue can lead to significant problems over time if ignored.
- Engine and Engine Cooling Problems: Engine and engine cooling problems have been reported once by owners of the 1997 GMC P30. This issue can lead to significant problems over time if ignored.
In summary, the 1997 GMC P30 is known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues include parking brake problems, service brakes, hydraulic problems, power train problems, steering problems, air brake problems, electronic stability control problems, electrical system problems, and engine and engine cooling problems. If you own a 1997 GMC P30 and are experiencing any of these issues, it is essential to address them promptly to avoid significant problems over time.
1997 Gmc P30 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc P30 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1997 Gmc P30 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1997 Gmc P30 complaints
The NHTSA has received 8 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1997 Gmc P30.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-14
- VIN: 1GDKP32Y0V3
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE CALIFORNIA DMV WILL NOT GIVE MY REGISTERED VEHICLE ITS TITLE. THE DMV WOULD LIKE A COMPLIANT LETTER SAYING THE VEHICLE IS CLEARED FOR DRIVING ON UIS ROADS. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY USPS. I RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLE. MY NUMBER IS [XXX], MY NAME IS [XXX]. PLEASE HELP THANK YOU INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-20
- VIN: 1GDKP32Y1V3
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: POSTAL VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT. NLM
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-12-01
- VIN: 1GDKP32Y7V3
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: POSTAL VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT. *SLC
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-01
- VIN: 1GDKP32Y7V3
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: POSTAL VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT. *SLC
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-01
- VIN: 1GDKP32Y2V3
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT FAILED, THE INNER SOCKET HAD FRACTURED INTO SEVERAL PIECES ALLOWING THE BALL TO WEAR THROUGH THE SHEET METAL OUTER PART OF THE SOCKET, ALSO CAUSING WEAR TO THE INNER EDGE OF A TIRE. *SLC
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GDKP32YXV3
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: UPPER BALL JOINT WORE THROUGH BACK SIDE OF THE JOINT HOUSING, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. *SLC
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-01
- VIN: 1GDKP32Y9V3
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: UPPER BALL JOINT EXPERIENCED WEAR AND SUDDEN FAILURE. *SLC
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-01
- VIN: 1GDKP32Y6V3
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: BALL JOINT FAILED BY SEPARATING FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM, INITIAL FAILURE WAS LEFT SIDE, SECOND FAILURE WAS NOT SPECIFIED. *SLC
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