1986 Chevrolet G30

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1986 Chevrolet G30
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:01:01.475Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet G30 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1986: 0 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19831
19840
19850
19860
19870
19881
19892
19905
19910
19922
19935
19946
199521
19967
19974
19983
19992
20014
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19870807 — PE (closed 19880114)

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT

I 19870908 — PE (closed 19871106)

LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE

I 19871106 — EA (closed 19881024)

LOWER CONTROL ARM

I 19880119 — EA (closed 19880630)

HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXP

R 19880729 — suspension

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.

Campaign 88V110000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920123 — suspension

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.

Campaign 91V217000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071108 — equipment

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. TH

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Chevrolet G30 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 88V110000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V217000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1986 Chevrolet G30 reliable?

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

How many recalls does the 1986 Chevrolet G30 have?

3 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.