MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet G30

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1997 Chevrolet G30
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:41:14.590Z

Only 4 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 4 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, 1997 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1997: 4 complaints
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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 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

2 of 4 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN I WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT IN OCTOBER 1999 THE AIRBAG DIDN'T WORK IN THE VEHICLE I WAS DRIVING. ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK ME FROM BEHIND AND PUSHED ME INTO THE VEHICLE AHEAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040422

ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN BROUGHT IN FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI report, 20000531

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

VISIBILITY

1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.

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WHILE DRIVING WITH THE SIDE WINDOWS DOWN, OBJECTS (ROCKS, BUGS, BIRDS, ETC.)STRIKE EXTERIOR MIRRORS AND THEN BOUNCE OFF INTO VEHICLE, STRIKING DRIVER/PASSENGERS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980205

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1997 Chevrolet G30 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Chevrolet G30?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet G30 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.