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1998 Chevrolet C30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet C30, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 3, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Chevrolet C30 has problems

2 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, hydraulic21

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

1 recall

1998 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

Disc: rotor

Recall 98V-033 · Feb 17, 1998 · 1,137 vehicles

Risk. IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL…

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

1998 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
In owners' words

What C30 owners report

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

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING NORMAL BRAKING CONDTIONS/SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE, AND NO INCLEMENT WEATHER, IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP IN A SAFE DISTANCE. PROBLEM WAS WORSE ON WET ROADS. DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. IN OCTOBER…
Complaint 857904 · Mar 3, 2000
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND PULLS TO THE LEFT. ABOUT EVERY 3 MONTHS, THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAS TO HAVE SOMETHING REPLACED SUCH AS PADS, ROTORS, ETC. DLR HAS SEEN VEHICLE OVER 11 TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
Complaint 847764 · Sep 15, 1999

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