Chevrolet C30 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Chevrolet C30 (1994–1996) that have at least 5 complaints. 1995 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (16 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All C30 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | — | 5 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 9 | 70,000 | 7 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 7 | 64,073 | 7 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes16 70%
- Body and structure2 8.7%
- Fuel system2 8.7%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 4.3%
- Suspension1 4.3%
- Equipment1 4.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1995: “The van was in an accident. Due to the impact of the hit, and the fact that the van is not suitable per fda requirements for a car seat. I had to install a seat from another SUV in order for the car seat to be installed. This was my only vehicle and the fact that there was no option for a safe infant car seat is unacceptable. I was hit by a driver that caused major impact and could have resulted in death due to safety concerns.”
NHTSA complaint #11376787, filed 2020-11, 70,000 miles1994: “Electronic diesel injection pump failure and replacement 09/29/97 milage 64073 electronic diesel injection pump failure and replacement 04/30/98 milage 77903 electronic diesel injection pump failure and replacement 06/01/99 milage 87194. Electronic diesel injection pump failure and replacement 03/28/01 milage 108155 electronic diesel injection pump failure 05/19/03 milage 142716”
NHTSA complaint #10025795, filed 2003-07, 64,073 miles1996: “I have a recall letter from GM canada concerning antilock brakes. When I took the van to be fixed, the dealer would not do it because the van was converted to an rv by roadtrek and it would require 16 hours labor to repair the brakes. Neither GM or roadtrek would cover the cost. How can I get this resolved.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology