Chevrolet G30 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 24 safety recalls and 65 owner complaints across 28 model years of the Chevrolet G30 (1971–2002). The most-complained-about year is 1995.

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What Chevrolet G30 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The 1995 model year has the most, with 21.

• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip24
• Tires: tread/belt4
• Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4
• Engine and engine cooling: gasoline4
• Power train: automatic transmission3
• Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
• Service brakes, hydraulic: pads3
• Power train2

All Chevrolet G30 recalls (24)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chevrolet G30, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Rotor (service brakes)

   NHTSA 98V033000 Reported February 17, 1998 1,137 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.

   Model years: 1998

2. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

   NHTSA 96V186000 Reported September 26, 1996 20,689 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock…

   Model years: 1996

3. Linkages (steering)

   NHTSA 96V187000 Reported September 26, 1996 8,340 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.

   Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.

   Model years: 1996

4. Bead (tires)

   NHTSA 96V117000 Reported July 1, 1996 5,773 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.

   Remedy: Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.

   Model years: 1995, 1996

5. U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)

   NHTSA 96V092000 Reported June 3, 1996 105 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   One of the four rear axle u-bolts can break. This can potentially lead to the spring lifting from the axle under certain rebound, braking or cornering maneuvers.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles.

   Model years: 1996

6. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

   NHTSA 95V026000 Reported February 16, 1995 13,853 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.

   Model years: 1995

7. Suspension: lower arm

   NHTSA 94V125000 Reported July 7, 1994 3,492 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The lower control arm can crack at the flange on the end of the control arm near the ball joint pad.

   Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement brace on each of the front lower control arms.

   Model years: 1992, 1993

8. Power assist (service brakes)

   NHTSA 92V127000 Reported September 3, 1992 246 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The brake pedal assembly has a pushrod pin that is too small and it is installed in the wrong position, causing an increased brake pedal ratio and a decreased master cylinder stroke.

   Remedy: Replace the brake assembly.

   Model years: 1992

9. Glass, side/rear (visibility)

   NHTSA 92V077000 Reported May 18, 1992 146 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Vehicles were incorrectly equipped with standard rear windows instead of the necessary riveted installation seal assemblies.

   Remedy: Replace the existing rear window seals with the riveted installation seal assemblies.

   Model years: 1992

10. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 91V217000 Reported December 13, 1991 166,624 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.

    Remedy: Install a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm.

    Model years: 1985, 1986

11. Seats

    NHTSA 91V040000 Reported March 11, 1991 25,807 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident.

    Remedy: Install reinforcement that runs from side of seat back frame assembly to seat cushion frame assembly, strengthening the seat back.

    Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991

12. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 88V110000 Reported July 6, 1988 21,485 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Left hand lower control arm can crack and could eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.

    Remedy: Repair or replace lower left control arm.

    Model years: 1985, 1986

13. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 88V016000 Reported February 9, 1988 463 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Fuel tank lower filler pipe may contain small holes at some spot welds used to attach a mounting bracket.

    Remedy: Replace fuel tank lower filler pipe.

    Model years: 1987

14. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 84V133000 Reported October 16, 1984 11,305 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Due to a manufacturing problem with the fuel tank filler pipe, the fuel cap may improperly seal the end of the filler pipe. This fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity." in the event of a collision, an improperly sealed filler pipe could allow fuel spillage.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and replace fuel caps on all affected vehicles without charge.

    Model years: 1984

15. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 84V095000 Reported August 20, 1984 2,940 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Plastic plug located on top of the front air conditioner was not removed during assembly. This defect disrupts normal operation of evaporator blower housing.

    Remedy: Rear a/c system blower will be inspected for damage such as melting or burning. If no damage is detected, the resistor will be replaced and any remaining pieces will be removed. If damage is detected, the resistor and…

    Model years: 1984

16. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 83V084000 Reported September 2, 1983 141 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Platform trailer hitches were produced from other than pure steel. Consequently, the hitch will not withstand normal stresses.

    Remedy: The hitch platform assembly will be replaced on all involved vehicles.

    Model years: 1983

17. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 79V142000 Reported June 6, 1979 15,328 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1979

18. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 78V107000 Reported May 15, 1978 226 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On the involved vehicles, an interference condition may exist between the carburetor fuel pipe assembly and the air conditioning bracket. This could eventually cause the pipe to wear through due to vibration and fuel pressure pulsation.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the carburetor fuel pipe at no charge.

    Model years: 1978

19. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 77V111000 Reported July 15, 1977 12,963 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On the involved vehicles, the brake master cylinder may have been assembled with reservoir mounting bolts that were improperly processed. This could make these bolts brittle and subject to breaking. If breakage occurs, a brake fluid leak may develop between the reservoir and master cylinder. Loss of brake fluid would adversely affect…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the master cylinder reservoir mounting bolts with an improved type, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1976, 1977

20. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 77V098000 Reported June 22, 1977 107,584 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The front suspension control arms were assembled with ball joints which may contain sockets that were not properly heat-treated. This may cause the socket to wear rapidly and allow the ball joint stud to separate from the socket, causing either the left or right wheel suspension to collapse.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, where necessary, will replace the ball joints without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1975, 1976

21. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 76V198000 Reported December 10, 1976 28,436 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1977

22. Suspension: upper arm

    NHTSA 74V078000 Reported May 17, 1974 2,788 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1974

23. Wheels

    NHTSA 73V212000 Reported November 1, 1973 7,984 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

24. Suspension: upper arm

    NHTSA 70V106000 Reported September 8, 1970 11,328 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1971

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.