Chevrolet C30 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
45 distinct recall campaigns
64,073 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1967 to 1998 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 28 complaints (32.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 46.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 7.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 3; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Tires: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Fuel System, Diesel: 1; Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Parking Brake:Conventional: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 10; 1996: 6; 2000: 6; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2008: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10068581 · 2004-04-20 (April 20, 2004)
DUE TO ONE DEFECTIVE TIRE AND THREE OTHERS OUT OF BALANCE, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS BOUNCING AT 55 MPH. *PH THE TRUCK THE CONSUMER PURCHASED ONLY HAD 8900 MILES ON IT A. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A TIRE CENTER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ONE REAR TIRE HAD EXCESSIVE ROAD FORCE OF OVER 60 LBS. THE OTHER 3 REAR TIRES WERE COMPLETELY OUT OF BALANCE AFTER ONLY 500 MILES. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED NEW PRIOR TO THE CONSUMERS TRIP. THE FAULTY TIRES CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, SPINDLE AND BRAKES. ALL THOSE COMPONENTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AL…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10068581 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 976298 · 1995-12-07 (December 7, 1995)
THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL WON'T LOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976298 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958245 · 1995-01-03 (January 3, 1995)
GAS TANK MOUNTED OUT SIDE THE FRAME RAIL. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958245 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958298 · 1995-01-05 (January 5, 1995)
LEFT HAND FUEL TANK, PUMPED FUEL THROUGH ELECTRICAL WIRES, WHILE DRIVING. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958298 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10247772 · 2008-11-05 (November 5, 2008)
1997 MOTOR HOME ON CHEVROLET 454 CHASIS. AUTO PARK BRAKE LOCKED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND ALMOST CAUSED A FIRE. CHECKED NUMEROUS SOURCES AND FOUND SEVERAL HUNDRED LISTING OF PEOPLE WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, SOME WITH FIRES. THE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND THE BRAKE BAND AROUND THE DRIVE SHAFT AT THE REAR OF THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. SMOKED FILLED THE VEHICLE WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CALLED GM AND RECEIVED NO HELP. SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE SINCE THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AMONG OWNERS WITH THIS SYSTEM. MA…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10247772 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
1984: 3; 1985: 4; 1986: 2; 1987: 0; 1988: 3; 1989: 2; 1990: 3; 1991: 2; 1992: 2; 1993: 3; 1994: 7; 1995: 7; 1996: 5; 1997: 1; 1998: 1
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1971 | 0 | 3 | +2 |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 2 | +1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 1979 | 0 | 3 | +2 |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | -2 |
| 1984 | 0 | 3 | Not available |
| 1985 | 0 | 4 | +1 |
| 1986 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 1988 | 1 | 3 | +3 |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | +1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| 1995 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 | -2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | -4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 0 |