Chevrolet G30 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Chevrolet G30 (1990–1996) that have at least 5 complaints. 1995 has the most, with 21. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (23 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All G30 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 | 7 | — | 4 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 21 | 185,112 | 2 | 2 | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 6 | — | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 5 | — | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes23 52%
- Electrical system5 11%
- Transmission and drivetrain4 9.1%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)3 6.8%
- Body and structure3 6.8%
- Tires2 4.5%
- Suspension2 4.5%
- Steering2 4.5%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1995: “Had tires rotated and noticed tire separation and bubble on inside of tire. Found NHTSA recall campaign # 07t003000 action number eq08012. Since I did not register tires do I have any options for tire replacement?”
NHTSA complaint #10327320, filed 2010-04, 116,224 miles1996: “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. The mechanic shop explained to the consumer that the repair shop was unable to fix the problem. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that u bolt came loose and needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10067321, filed 2004-041994: “Cooming off an exit ramp & wheel hit pothole. This caused the ABS brakes to kick in without warning, causing extended stopping distance. Rearended another vehicle due to ABS brake problem. Drove vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic no problem with ABS brakes system.”
NHTSA complaint #853979, filed 1999-12Other Chevrolet models
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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