MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet G30

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1996 Chevrolet G30
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:04.173Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

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

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 7 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 7 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 7 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1996: 7 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

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

Service brakes

5 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIRE

Suspension

2 of 7 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing u-bolt, leaf spring to axle and leaf spring assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving 55 MPH a loud banging noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer took vehicle to repair shop, and mechanic determined that driver's side leaf spring broke.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-16

Steering

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion.

Show complaint excerpts

None

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-11-28

Power train

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Electrical system

1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1996-06-20Suspension96V092000 One of the four rear axle u-bolts can break. This can potentially lead to the spring lifting from the axle under certain rebound, braking or cornering maneuvers.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles.

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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.

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    1996-10-09Steering96V187000 The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.

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    1996-10-18Electrical system96V186000 Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient…

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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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Chevrolet G30 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V092000 · Suspension
  • Recall 96V117000 · Tires
  • Recall 96V187000 · Steering
  • Recall 96V186000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Chevrolet G30?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet G30 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.