1988 Chevrolet K30 Recalls

4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 1988 Chevrolet K30.

NHTSA Recall 93V016000

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Recall date: 1993-02-01

Defect Summary

UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

Safety Risk

THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA Recall 87V128000

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

Recall date: 1987-08-10

Defect Summary

INCORRECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER AND LOWER NUTS COULD LOOSEN.

Safety Risk

SHOCK ABSORBER COULD DETACH AND COME IN CONTACT WITHFRONT BRAKE HOSE; THIS CONTACT COULD RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE HOSE AND LOSS OFFRONT BRAKES.

Remedy

REPLACE FREE SPINNING NUTS WITH TORQUE NUTS.

NHTSA Recall 87V127000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Recall date: 1987-08-10

Defect Summary

TRUCKS MAY HAVE CRACKED OR BROKEN DOOR STRIKER NUTS, WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 206.

Safety Risk

IN A COLLISION, CRACKED OR BROKEN STRIKER NUT COULDALLOW DOOR TO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Remedy

REPLACE EXISTING DOOR STRIKER NUTS.

NHTSA Recall 87V125000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Recall date: 1987-08-10

Defect Summary

CRUISE CONTROL CABLE LOCK MECHANISM MAY SELF DISENGAGE CAUSING ERRATIC OPERATION OR THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE.

Safety Risk

ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE; LOSS OF ACCELERATORCONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

INSTALL A CLAMP AROUND THE LOCK TAB OF CRUISE CONTROL.

Important Recall Information

Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.