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1994 Chevrolet C30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet C30, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Chevrolet C30 has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Fuel system, diesel10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Fuel system, other10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

1994 Chevrolet C30 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 99V-025 · Feb 5, 1999 · 988,587 vehicles

Risk. THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 95V-246 · Dec 21, 1995 · 675,661 vehicles

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 VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seat belts: front

Recall 95V-241 · Dec 13, 1995 · 630,099 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Seats

Recall 93V-216 · Dec 14, 1993 · 1,375 vehicles

Risk. THE MISSING BOLTS MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO BECOMELOOSE AND IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT MAY SUBJECT THE OCCUPANT TO INCREASEDRISK OF INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 93V-152 · Sep 15, 1993 · 70,154 vehicles

Risk. BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD PROBLEMS CAN CAUSE THE STOP LAMPSWITCH AND THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD TO DISCONNECT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL,RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other C30 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C30 median. How we score

'67'70'71'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Chevrolet C30, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSEPE95050 · closed Dec 22, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-246
In owners' words

What C30 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE BROKE WHERE BRAKE LINE ENTERS RIGHT WHEEL CYLINDER, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STOPPING/BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
Complaint 507296 · Aug 12, 1996

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