1994 Chevrolet C30

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1994 Chevrolet C30
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:00:03.278Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C30 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1994: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19841
19850
19861
19872
19881
19890
19902
19911
19922
19934
19947
19959
19965
19974
19982

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

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ABS, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL STEER VERY HARD TO LEFT, ALSO WEARING THE BRAKES PADS IN FRONT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950627

STRUCTURE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure.

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THE TAIL GATE KEEP OPEN UP . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950729

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE BROKE WHERE BRAKE LINE ENTERS RIGHT WHEEL CYLINDER, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STOPPING/BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961231

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.

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ELECTRONIC DIESEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT 09/29/97 MILAGE 64073 ELECTRONIC DIESEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT 04/30/98 MILAGE 77903 ELECTRONIC DIESEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT 06/01/99 MILAGE 87194.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030710

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930903 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER IS MISSING, MISPOSITIONED OR NOT PROPERLY SEATED.

Remedy: INSPECT VEHICLES TO ASSURE THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER IS PRESENT AND FULLY SEATED IN ITS CORRECT POSITION.

Campaign 93V152000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19931223 — seats

THE SEATS HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE UPPER SLAVE HINGE TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, OR WITHOUT BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE SEAT TO THE SEAT ADJUSTER. IN EITHER CASE, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT SEATS FOR MISSING BOLTS AND INSTALL BOLTS IF REQUIRED.

Campaign 93V216000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940414 — suspension

TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME REAR NUT TIGHTENED BELOW THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. LOW TORQUE ON THIS NUT MAY ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSED AND SUBSEQUENTLY FATIG

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME REAR NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Campaign 94V060000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950922 — PE (closed 19951222)

FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE

R 19960307 — seats

THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLE COULD LOOSEN, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTA

Campaign 95V246000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960314 — seat belts

IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVAT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S).

Campaign 95V241000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960819 — seats

THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES COULD LOOSEN, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTA

Campaign 96E010000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990412 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS, CREW CABS, UTILITY TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POLARITY OF THE WIRING FOR THE ZERO ADJUST BRAKE SWITCH REVERSED FROM WHA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE SWITCH AND REVERSE THE WIRING.

Campaign 99V025000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — seat belts

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEMS WITH NO ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS AND MAY NOT MEET THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY(S) WITH ONE HAVING THE NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY-MANAGEMENT TWIN-LOOP SYSTEM.

Campaign 95V242000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — engine and engine cooling

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONICALLY FUEL INJECTED 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION PART 573.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SOME RECENTLY DEVELOPED ENHANCEMENTS WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.

Campaign 95I005000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Chevrolet C30 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V242000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I005000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V152000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V216000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V060000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V246000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V241000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96E010000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1994 Chevrolet C30 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet C30?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet C30 have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.