Complaints by model year
* Complaints compared with the median G30 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet G30 problems
Latest Chevrolet G30 recalls
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock…
Steering › Linkages
The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
Tires › Bead
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Remedy: Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
One of the four rear axle u-bolts can break. This can potentially lead to the spring lifting from the axle under certain rebound, braking or cornering maneuvers.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet G30 should you avoid?
None of the Chevrolet G30 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Chevrolet G30 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (15), windows, wipers & sunroof (3) and body & structure (2). Brake complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet G30 had?
5 recalls across 1995–1996. The model year with the most is 1996. See all Chevrolet G30 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.