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1991 Chevrolet C30 problems

The most common problem on the 1991 Chevrolet C30 is body and structure. It has fewer complaints than a typical C30 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Worst area
Body

The worst 1991 Chevrolet C30 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    1

Recalls 2

Power train: automatic transmissionReported February 1, 1993 · 1,702,880 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
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.

Recall number 93V016000 · Recall details

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported March 24, 1992 · 3,404 vehicles affected
What is wrong
There may be fatigue fractures of the tie rod through the damper stud mounting hole.
Risk
Tie rod fractures result in loss of steering control andthe possibility of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Replace the existing tie rod assembly, damper, and damper bracket with newly designed parts.

Recall number 92V039000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 1991 Chevrolet C30

Defect investigations

Engine compartment firesOpened July 29, 1994, closed July 31, 1996

An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.

EA94029

Fuel tank support failureOpened October 8, 1993, closed February 10, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE93089

Fuel system integrityOpened December 8, 1992, closed March 9, 1995

There is no summary currently available

EA92041

What 1991 Chevrolet C30 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 24, 1996 · Body · LA

Drivers and passenger door, moulding around the door handle is cracked, makin git hard to open the door from the inside/out of vehicle.

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Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet C30

Is the 1991 Chevrolet C30 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1991 Chevrolet C30, fewer than a typical C30 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Chevrolet C30?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet C30 have?

2 recalls, covering power train and steering.

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