In heavy stop and go traffic driver let foot off brake and allowed vehicle to accelerate approximately 40 feet accelerator was not pushed. Vehicle continued to accelerate after brakes were applied going another 30--40 feet before hitting another vehicle. This was a 4 vehicle chain accident including the 96 gmc. Prior to the accidenty we had taken this vehicle to the dealer 3 times when the drivers complained that the brakes were not responding properly, the dealer did not note the complaints on the warranty invoices. Prior to the accident, I did submit a complaint to gmc when we received a quality control questionaire from the dealer. This claim has been assigned #98165460 by gmc . My mechanic states that the malfunction has occured to others and is called "hard peddle glide" and is considered a normal operating condition! Is this correct? How do I get resitutuion of the losses I have incurred?
The worst 1996 GMC G30 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
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- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- What is wrong
- One of the four rear axle u-bolts can break. This can potentially lead to the spring lifting from the axle under certain rebound, braking or cornering maneuvers.
- Risk
- This condition could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles.
Recall number 96V092000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Fuel leaks from the vapor canister
In January 1998, GM issued the technical service bulletin describing conditions which may result in fuel leakage from the emission vapor canister.According to the bulletin, when the subject vehicles are parked on an incline, with a full tank of gasoline, fuel can flow into the vapor canister.The remedy is to replace of the vapor canister, both rollover valve assembles, and the associated piping.In April 1998, ODI opened Service Query 98-005 to understand GM's rationale for issuance of a service bulletin on a matter that appeared to result in fuel leakage, an issue that is usually address by conducting a safety recall campaign.On November 10, 1998 the SQ was elevated to an Engineering Analysis (EA98-024) to investigate an alleged defect in the fuel tank rollover valve system in certain 1996 through 1997 Chevrolet Trucks and OMC Full Size 010-030 panel and passenger vans.
EA98024
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 GMC G30 2
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What 1996 GMC G30 owners say
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Fuel tank over flows when filling, excess gas runs down side of vehicle and spills onto hot exhaust pipe creating dangerous fire hazard, gas often spews out and vent holes around filler hose can cause person fillting tank to be doused with fuel.
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Questions about the 1996 GMC G30
Is the 1996 GMC G30 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 GMC G30, close to a typical G30 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 GMC G30?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 GMC G30 have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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