A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 1996peak 3Nov 2020
NHTSA investigations into the 1995 Chevrolet C30
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE95052Opened 25 Oct 1995Closed 22 Mar 1996STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS
ODI OPENED THIS PE ON NOVEMBER 13, 1995 BASED ON AN OWNER COMPLAINT CONCERNING A SEPTEMBER 1995 ACCIDENT INVOLVING A 1995 1/2 TON GM PICKUP TRUCK.THE VEHICLE OWNER ALLEGED THE BOLT USED TO JOIN THE 2-PIECE STEERING SHAFT WAS MISSING.THE SHAFTS THEN SEPARATED AND STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. DURING THE COURSE OF THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI HAS GATHERED INFORMATION FROM STAFF AT THE FOLLOWING: AUTO COLLISION INSURANCE COMPANIES, THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS LIABILITY INDUSTRY, INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, INVOLVED VEHICLE OPERATORS, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. ACCORDING TO GM, THE STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFTS WERE...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 70,000 milesAurora, COCrash2 injured10 killed
SUSPENSION
THE VAN WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE HIT, AND THE FACT THAT THE VAN IS NOT SUITABLE PER FDA REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAR SEAT. I HAD TO INSTALL A SEAT FROM ANOTHER SUV IN ORDER FOR THE CAR SEAT TO BE INSTALLED. THIS WAS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO OPTION FOR A SAFE INFANT CAR SEAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. I WAS HIT BY A DRIVER THAT CAUSED MAJOR IMPACT AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.
NHTSA complaint #11376787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesAurora, COCrash2 injured10 killed
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE VAN WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE HIT, AND THE FACT THAT THE VAN IS NOT SUITABLE PER FDA REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAR SEAT. I HAD TO INSTALL A SEAT FROM ANOTHER SUV IN ORDER FOR THE CAR SEAT TO BE INSTALLED. THIS WAS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO OPTION FOR A SAFE INFANT CAR SEAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. I WAS HIT BY A DRIVER THAT CAUSED MAJOR IMPACT AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.
NHTSA complaint #11376787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesAurora, COCrash2 injured10 killed
VISIBILITY/WIPER
THE VAN WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE HIT, AND THE FACT THAT THE VAN IS NOT SUITABLE PER FDA REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAR SEAT. I HAD TO INSTALL A SEAT FROM ANOTHER SUV IN ORDER FOR THE CAR SEAT TO BE INSTALLED. THIS WAS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO OPTION FOR A SAFE INFANT CAR SEAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. I WAS HIT BY A DRIVER THAT CAUSED MAJOR IMPACT AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.
NHTSA complaint #11376787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Caldwell, IDCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DRIVING ALONG, CAME TO A STOP LIGHT, STARTED BRAKING AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. ROAD CONDITIONS WET, BUT NOT SLIPPERY. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF A ANOTHER VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #812218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Topak, KSCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN MAKING A STOP (DRIVING SLOWLY) THE BRAKES WORK CORRECTLY, BUT WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP AND NOT DOWN. PLEASE EXPLAIN.
NHTSA complaint #806729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 70,000 milesAurora, COCrash2 injured10 killed
SUSPENSION
THE VAN WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE HIT, AND THE FACT THAT THE VAN IS NOT SUITABLE PER FDA REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAR SEAT. I HAD TO INSTALL A SEAT FROM ANOTHER SUV IN ORDER FOR THE CAR SEAT TO BE INSTALLED. THIS WAS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO OPTION FOR A SAFE INFANT CAR SEAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. I WAS HIT BY A DRIVER THAT CAUSED MAJOR IMPACT AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.
NHTSA complaint #11376787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesAurora, COCrash2 injured10 killed
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE VAN WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE HIT, AND THE FACT THAT THE VAN IS NOT SUITABLE PER FDA REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAR SEAT. I HAD TO INSTALL A SEAT FROM ANOTHER SUV IN ORDER FOR THE CAR SEAT TO BE INSTALLED. THIS WAS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO OPTION FOR A SAFE INFANT CAR SEAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. I WAS HIT BY A DRIVER THAT CAUSED MAJOR IMPACT AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.
NHTSA complaint #11376787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesAurora, COCrash2 injured10 killed
VISIBILITY/WIPER
THE VAN WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE HIT, AND THE FACT THAT THE VAN IS NOT SUITABLE PER FDA REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAR SEAT. I HAD TO INSTALL A SEAT FROM ANOTHER SUV IN ORDER FOR THE CAR SEAT TO BE INSTALLED. THIS WAS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO OPTION FOR A SAFE INFANT CAR SEAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. I WAS HIT BY A DRIVER THAT CAUSED MAJOR IMPACT AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.
NHTSA complaint #11376787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mont Moras, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO A COMPLETE STOP, VEHICLE SKIDS FORWARD.*AK WHEN APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP ON A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE BRAKES WILL APPLY FOR A FRCTION OF A SECOND THEN RELEASE, VEHICLE WILL THEN COAST WOTH NO BRAKES AND COAST THROUGH TRAFFIC.
NHTSA complaint #8002898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marietta, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 15-20MPH AND AFTER THE BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THERE IS AN INITIAL RESPONSE, BUT VEHICLE CONTINUES TO GO FORWARD. NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #876651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Barker, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
AN INHERENT INVASION OF OF PROPER RESPONSE FROM BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS OCCURS DURING FALL/WINTER SEASONS; ALSO, WHEN MOISTURIZATION COMES IN CONTACT WITH ROAD SURFACES. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AFFIRMS SYSTEM FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.
NHTSA complaint #817941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winder, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY RESIST. WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER A BUMP THE BRAKE RELEASES AND KEEPS GOING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #817347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Caldwell, IDCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN DRIVING ALONG, CAME TO A STOP LIGHT, STARTED BRAKING AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. ROAD CONDITIONS WET, BUT NOT SLIPPERY. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF A ANOTHER VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #812218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Topak, KSCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN MAKING A STOP (DRIVING SLOWLY) THE BRAKES WORK CORRECTLY, BUT WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP AND NOT DOWN. PLEASE EXPLAIN.
NHTSA complaint #806729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belmont, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REPLACEMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL VALVE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED LOCKS UP IN FRONT AND EXTENDED STOPPING IN REAR.
NHTSA complaint #802210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belmont, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REPLACEMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL VALVE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED LOCKS UP IN FRONT AND EXTENDED STOPPING IN REAR.
NHTSA complaint #802210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WHEN APPLIED. A DELAY IS EXPERIENCED.
NHTSA complaint #800878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WHEN APPLIED. A DELAY IS EXPERIENCED.
NHTSA complaint #800878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.