MYRModel Year Report

1995 Chevrolet C30

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1995 Chevrolet C30
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:59:50.089Z

Only 9 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 9 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, 1995 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 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1995: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

7 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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WHEN DRIVING ALONG, CAME TO A STOP LIGHT, STARTED BRAKING AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. ROAD CONDITIONS WET, BUT NOT SLIPPERY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970513

WHEN MAKING A STOP (DRIVING SLOWLY) THE BRAKES WORK CORRECTLY, BUT WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP AND NOT DOWN. PLEASE EXPLAIN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961226

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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THE VAN WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE HIT, AND THE FACT THAT THE VAN IS NOT SUITABLE PER FDA REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAR SEAT. I HAD TO INSTALL A SEAT FROM ANOTHER SUV IN ORDER FOR THE CAR SEAT TO BE INSTALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201128

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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THE VAN WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE HIT, AND THE FACT THAT THE VAN IS NOT SUITABLE PER FDA REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAR SEAT. I HAD TO INSTALL A SEAT FROM ANOTHER SUV IN ORDER FOR THE CAR SEAT TO BE INSTALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201128

STRUCTURE

1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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THE VAN WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE HIT, AND THE FACT THAT THE VAN IS NOT SUITABLE PER FDA REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAR SEAT. I HAD TO INSTALL A SEAT FROM ANOTHER SUV IN ORDER FOR THE CAR SEAT TO BE INSTALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201128

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19950224 — power train

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.

Campaign 95V026000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19951025 — PE (closed 19960322)

STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS

R 19960119 — steering

THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER INTERMEDIATE-SHAFT NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND DETACH ALLOWING THE THROUGH-BOLT THAT SECURES THE UPPER INTERMEDIATE-SHAFT TO THE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TORQUE THE SUSPECT FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.

Campaign 96V004000 — 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 19960411 — vehicle speed control

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY S

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.

Campaign 96V057000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960705 — tires

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.

Campaign 96V117000 — 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 19970306 — seats

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RECLINING SEATS AND THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A PINCH POINT EXISTS IN THE RECLI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.

Campaign 97V037000 — 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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Chevrolet C30 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V242000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V026000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V004000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V241000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V057000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V117000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96E010000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V037000 (seats) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Chevrolet C30?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet C30 have?

8 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.