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1996 GMC G30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1996 GMC G30, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. 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 problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 GMC 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
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes, air11

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

1 recall

1996 GMC 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

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 GMC.

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

'75'76'77'78'79'83'85'86'87'90'92'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1996 GMC G30, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LEAKS FROM THE VAPOR CANISTEREA98024 · closed Apr 20, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-110
In owners' words

What G30 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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. *SLC
Complaint 801540 · Aug 29, 1996

Own a 1996 G30?

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