1989 Chevrolet G30
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1989
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact was the mechanic working on a 1989 Chevrolet G30. The contact stated that upon inspection, the vehicle was leaking transmission and power steering fluids, and had a separation halfway through the serpentine belt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-03
Also filed under Power train and service brakes, hydraulic
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
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Seat belt retracting mechanism on driver's seat is broken. Seat belt does not return into the retractor. Please give any further details .
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-10
Power train
1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1991-04-24Seats91V040000 Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident.
Remedy: Install reinforcement that runs from side of seat back frame assembly to seat cushion frame assembly, strengthening the seat back.
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Chevrolet G30 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V040000 · Seats
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1989 Chevrolet G30 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 1989 Chevrolet G30?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet G30 have?
- 3 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.