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GMC G30 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints across 12 model years of the GMC G30 (1975–1996). The most-complained-about year is 1996.

9
safety recalls, all years
4
owner complaints, all years
1977
year with most recalls
1996
year with most complaints

Pick your GMC G30 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 GMC G3012
1992 GMC G3010
1990 GMC G3001
1987 GMC G3001
1986 GMC G3010
1985 GMC G3010
1983 GMC G3010
1979 GMC G3010
1978 GMC G3010
1977 GMC G3020
1976 GMC G3010
1975 GMC G3010

What GMC G30 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The 1996 model year has the most, with 2.

All GMC G30 recalls (9)

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

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

    NHTSA 96V092000 Reported 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

  2. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 91V183000 Reported 10,642 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    A misadjusted transmission cable can allow the engine to be started while the transmission is in a forward or reverse drive gear.

    Remedy: Reset the transmission cable routing to a revised pathway.

    Model years: 1992

  3. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 88V110000 Reported 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

  4. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 83V084000 Reported 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

  5. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 79V142000 Reported 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

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

    NHTSA 78V107000 Reported 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

  7. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 77V111000 Reported 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

  8. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 77V098000 Reported 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

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

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

    Model years: 1977

Other GMC models

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.