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1989 Chevrolet G30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1989 Chevrolet G30, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage356kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Chevrolet G30 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
Power train10
Seat belts10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering10

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

1 recall

1989 Chevrolet G30 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.

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

1989 vs. every other G30 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 G30 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What G30 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact was the mechanic working on a 1989 Chevrolet G30. The contact stated that upon inspection, the vehicle was leaking transmission and power steering fluids, and had a separation halfway through the serpentine belt. Additionally, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed. The…
Complaint 11439255 · Nov 3, 2021 · 356,448 miles

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