Chevrolet G30 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
24 distinct recall campaigns
116,224 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1971 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 36 complaints (27.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 14 | 38.9% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 16.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.8% |
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 | 10 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 10; Tires:Tread/Belt: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 2; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 2; Tires: 2
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 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 31 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 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 5; 2000: 7; 2001: 8; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 4; 2006: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 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 11439255 · 2021-11-03 (November 3, 2021)
The contact was the mechanic working on a 1989 Chevrolet G30. The contact stated that upon inspection, the vehicle was leaking transmission and power steering fluids, and had a separation halfway through the serpentine belt. Additionally, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed. The contact diagnosed the vehicle with air in the brake lines and power steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 356,448.
Owner-reported narrative. 356,448 miles reported. Look up ODI 11439255 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963390 · 1995-04-07 (April 7, 1995)
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963390 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10070795 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
WHEN I WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT IN OCTOBER 1999 THE AIRBAG DIDN'T WORK IN THE VEHICLE I WAS DRIVING. ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK ME FROM BEHIND AND PUSHED ME INTO THE VEHICLE AHEAD. THE AIRBAG DID NOT WORK BECAUSE MY HEAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL VERY HARD.IT LEFT ME BLEEDING IN MY BRAIN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10070795 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 747804 · 2001-07-04 (July 4, 2001)
1997 CHEVROLET VAN STALLS WHEN IDLING OR DRIVING. ACTS AS IF FUEL SYSTEM SHUTS OFF - THERE IS NO WARNING OR UNUSUAL NOISE. AFTER STALLING, WILL NOT START IMMEDIATELY. BUT, WILL START IF ALLOWED TO COOL 5-30 MINUTES. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 6 TIMES BETWEEN MARCH 2001 AND JULY 3, 2001 -- FOUR TIMES WHILE IDLING, ONCE WHILE ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, AND ONCE ON A US HIGHWAY. HAVE TAKEN TO 3 DIFFERENT CHEVY DEALERS, BUT NONE HAVE FOUND ANY PROBLEM -- THERE ARE NO COMPUTER ERROR CODES OR OTHER SYMPTOMS THAT CAN BE FOUND BY DEALERS. ONE DEALER REPLACED FUE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 747804 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 876911 · 2000-12-21 (December 21, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING ON BACK ROAD LOST STEERING POWER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT STEERING PUMP HAD BLOWN. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP TWICE DUE TO ALTERNATOR HAVING TO BE REPLACED FOR NOT STARTING. IN ADDITION, BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE CHARGE ALTERNATOR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 876911 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 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1986: 2; 1987: 1; 1989: 1; 1990: 1; 1991: 1; 1992: 3; 1993: 1; 1995: 2; 1996: 4; 1997: 0; 1998: 1; 1999: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | +1 |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | Not available |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | +1 |
| 1984 | 0 | 2 | +1 |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 | Not available |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 | -2 |
| 1995 | 12 | 2 | Not available |
| 1996 | 5 | 4 | +2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | -4 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | -1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | Not available |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 |