1996 Chevrolet G30 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 71%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet G30, 71% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“When braking in a panic/sudden stop or sometims in normal braking, both rear wheels lock up intermittentlly. Vehicle been to dealer's shop on several occasions, and unable to locate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #897883, filed 2001-10“When applying the brakes on a tar surface vehicle will not stop. Owner has to stand on brake pedal in order to stop or reapply the vehicle's brakes. Dealer said it's normal.”
NHTSA complaint #854681, filed 2000-01Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet G30
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet G30
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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