1992 Chevrolet K30 Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1992 Chevrolet K30 problems

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SeatsReported May 20, 1999 · 59,381 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Risk: If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification.

Recall number 99V130000 · Recall details

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

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

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

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Is the 1992 Chevrolet K30 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet K30.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Chevrolet K30?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet K30 have?

2 recalls, covering seats and power train.

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