1998 Chevrolet G30
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
2 of 3 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer was traveling about 40MPH and driver's front side tires exploded. Also, in February inner tread on driver's rear tires came off, and rear tires exploded.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-06-20
Service brakes
2 of 3 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1998-03-15Service brakes, hydraulic98V033000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" And, if found, replace the rotor.
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Chevrolet G30 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98V033000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 1998 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 1998 Chevrolet G30?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet G30 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.