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1996 Chevrolet G30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet G30, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints72 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem5Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 16, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Chevrolet G30 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, hydraulic52
Electrical system10
Power train10
Steering10
Suspension10

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

4 recalls

1996 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.

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 96V-186 · Sep 26, 1996 · 20,689 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT LEADING TO IGNITION AND COMBUSION OF THE PLASTICS IN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: linkages

Recall 96V-187 · Sep 26, 1996 · 8,340 vehicles

Risk. THE TAPERED STUD CAN LOOSEN AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOTICE A LAG IN THE RESPONSIVENESS TO STEERING WHEEL INPUTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tires: bead

Recall 96V-117 · Jul 1, 1996 · 5,773 vehicles

Risk. THIS DAMAGE TO THE TIRE REINFORCING STRUCTURE IN THE BEAD "TOE" AREA CAUSES A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL AFTER THE TIRE IS INFLATED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Recall 96V-092 · Jun 3, 1996 · 105 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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

1996 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

'71'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What G30 owners report

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

WHEN BRAKING IN A PANIC/SUDDEN STOP OR SOMETIMS IN NORMAL BRAKING, BOTH REAR WHEELS LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLLY. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER'S SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 897883 · Oct 17, 2001
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON A TAR SURFACE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. OWNER HAS TO STAND ON BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP OR REAPPLY THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES. DEALER SAID IT'S NORMAL. *AK
Complaint 854681 · Jan 4, 2000
APPLIED BRAKES HARD, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, REARENDED ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE; DEALER WILL REPLACE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM. *AK
Complaint 808937 · May 6, 1997

Own a 1996 G30?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.