1996 Chevrolet C30 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Chevrolet C30 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet C30. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by equipment (1). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Brakes: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #729459, filed 2000-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 97V037000Mar 7, 1997SeatsCovers: Chevrolet C30 1995–1997, C10 1995–1997, C20 1995–1997 +6 more
Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or…
- 96V117000Jul 1, 1996Tires › BeadCovers: Chevrolet C30 1995–1996, GMC G35 1995–1996, Chevrolet G30 1995–1996 +3 more
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
- 96V082000May 7, 1996Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axleCovers: Chevrolet C30 1996, GMC C15 1996, Chevrolet K10 1996 +9 more
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
- 96V057000Apr 4, 1996Vehicle speed controlCovers: Chevrolet C30 1995–1996, Suburban 1995–1996, GMC Suburban 1995–1996 +11 more
These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
- 95V243000Dec 28, 1995Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Chevrolet C30 1996, GMC C15 1996, C35 1996 +3 more
Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.
Recall details for the 1996 Chevrolet C30 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet C30
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 9 | 70,000 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 7 | 64,073 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet C30 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet C30 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Chevrolet C30 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 1996 Chevrolet C30 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.