Most common 1996 Chevrolet G30 problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet G30 complaints by model year
1996 Chevrolet G30 recalls (4)
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.
What 1996 Chevrolet G30 owners say
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 Chevrolet G30 a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet G30?
The brakes — 5 complaints, 71% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the steering (1) and transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet G30 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 1996 Chevrolet G30, the most recent from September 26, 1996 (fuses and circuit breakers). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
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.