MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet C30

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1996 Chevrolet C30
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:08.326Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 5 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 5 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 5 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998

1996: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19841
19850
19861
19872
19881
19890
19902
19911
19922
19934
19947
19959
19965
19974
19982

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

4 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Equipment

1 of 5 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing electrical.

Show complaint excerpts

Short in cigarette lighter caused interior lights and door locks to fail.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-24

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1995-12-20Fuel system, gasoline95V243000 Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-04-11Vehicle speed control96V057000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-04-29Suspension96V082000 The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.

    Remedy: Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-07-05Tires96V117000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-08-19Seats96E010000 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…

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    1997-03-06Seats97V037000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Chevrolet C30 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V243000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 96V057000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 96V082000 · Suspension
  • Recall 96V117000 · Tires
  • Recall 96E010000 · Seats
  • Recall 97V037000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Chevrolet C30?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet C30 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.