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Chevrolet G30Model year report

1996 Chevrolet G30 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Chevrolet G30 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet G30. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and steering (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuses and circuit breakers 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: “Descending 11-13% grade, gear down 1 below drive, fire occurred in both front wheel wells due to failure of material used in construction of ABS sensor holder (bakelite-like) , known potential hot area should be made of fire proof material.”

NHTSA complaint #749454, filed 2001-07

Suspension: “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 2004-04

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

199719992000200132004
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1996 Chevrolet G30 → · 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.

Other model years of the Chevrolet G30

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19967—4———Not enough data
199521185,1122—14—Stable
19946—0—16—Not enough data
19935—1—16—Not enough data
19905—1—14—Not enough data

All Chevrolet G30 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet G30 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet G30 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1996 Chevrolet G30 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 1996 Chevrolet G30 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 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.