A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 1995peak 5Dec 2011
Recalls on the 1995 Chevrolet G30
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
07E088000
EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
06E043000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
96V117000
TIRES:BEAD
THESE TIRES HAVE BEAD DAMAGE WHICH OCCURED DURING TIRE MOUNTING.
Risk: THIS DAMAGE TO THE TIRE REINFORCING STRUCTURE IN THE BEAD "TOE" AREA CAUSES A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL AFTER THE TIRE IS INFLATED. THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN A SLOW AIR LOSS CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. HOWEVER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE TO RESULT IN A RAPID AIR LOSS CAUSING INJURIES TO ANYONE IF THEY WERE HANDLING THE TIRE WHEN THIS OCCURRED.
95V026000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Arlington, MACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DRIVING AT APPROXMATLEY 15 MPH OR LESS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN ON WET ROADS OR DRY BUMPY ROADS, AND IF ONE WHEEL SKIPS OR SLIPS, ABS SYSTEM WILL DISENGAGE FOR 10-30 FEET, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #829823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spearfish, SDCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL BECOMES HARD , RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSING A COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #827664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tiburon, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED 5 ABS FAILURES. ONE OF THE FAILURES RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #978103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bermidji, MNCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
UPON FRONTAL IMPACT, DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #979060 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tiburon, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED 5 ABS FAILURES. ONE OF THE FAILURES RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint #978103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Darrington, IL1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
REAR DOOR HINGES ARE VERY SHARP, WHEN ENTERING IN AND OUT OF VEHICLE CAUSES INJURIES. TT
NHTSA complaint #971224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 254,000 milesMorrisville, NC
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET G30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE BALL JOINT WAS FRACTURED AND ALSO CAUSED THE TIE ROD TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 254,000.
NHTSA complaint #10438772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 116,224 milesLouisville, KY
TIRES
HAD TIRES ROTATED AND NOTICED TIRE SEPARATION AND BUBBLE ON INSIDE OF TIRE. FOUND NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN # 07T003000 ACTION NUMBER EQ08012. SINCE I DID NOT REGISTER TIRES DO I HAVE ANY OPTIONS FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT?
NHTSA complaint #10327320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jacksonville, FL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTION IS ERRATIC - WORKS SOME TIMES, DOESN'T WORK OTHER TIMES. I TOOK IT INTO LOCAL DEALER WHEN A FORMER GM EMPLOYEE INFORMED ME ABOUT A RECALL RE: THIS MALFUNCTION, AND GM DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT LOCATE PART RECALL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10156431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plainview, NY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY . A RECALL WAS ISSUED; HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.
NHTSA complaint #10042809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stoney Brook, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTIONED . WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE PULLED TO RIGHT AND LEFT, THEN SKIDDED. . WHEN BACKING OUT, VEHICLE LOCKED UP.
NHTSA complaint #866059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Capitan, NM
SEATS
I HAVE ASKED OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE IF THEY HAVE THESE PROBLEMS AND SEVERAL OF THEM HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS I HAVE. NO DEFECT (S) LISTED IN RHE SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #717005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Capitan, NM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
I HAVE ASKED OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE IF THEY HAVE THESE PROBLEMS AND SEVERAL OF THEM HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS I HAVE. NO DEFECT (S) LISTED IN RHE SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #717005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Keaau, HI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS REPLACED PRIOR TO M/C ASSEMBLY. PARTS REPLACED INCLUDED PADSAND SHOES/REAR CYLINDER,DRAG LINK, PITMAN ARM.
NHTSA complaint #713572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Keaau, HI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS REPLACED PRIOR TO M/C ASSEMBLY. PARTS REPLACED INCLUDED PADSAND SHOES/REAR CYLINDER,DRAG LINK, PITMAN ARM.
NHTSA complaint #713572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Keaau, HI
STEERING:LINKAGES
BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS REPLACED PRIOR TO M/C ASSEMBLY. PARTS REPLACED INCLUDED PADSAND SHOES/REAR CYLINDER,DRAG LINK, PITMAN ARM.
NHTSA complaint #713572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Keaau, HI
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS REPLACED PRIOR TO M/C ASSEMBLY. PARTS REPLACED INCLUDED PADSAND SHOES/REAR CYLINDER,DRAG LINK, PITMAN ARM.
NHTSA complaint #713572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Worth, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS SYSTEM FEELS AS IF IT WAS DRAGGING. NEW BRAKE PADS REPLACED AND SMELLED OF BRAKES BURNING. DEALER CONTAACTED AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK.ET.
NHTSA complaint #842988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Worth, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ABS SYSTEM FEELS AS IF IT WAS DRAGGING. NEW BRAKE PADS REPLACED AND SMELLED OF BRAKES BURNING. DEALER CONTAACTED AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK.ET.
NHTSA complaint #842988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington, MACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DRIVING AT APPROXMATLEY 15 MPH OR LESS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN ON WET ROADS OR DRY BUMPY ROADS, AND IF ONE WHEEL SKIPS OR SLIPS, ABS SYSTEM WILL DISENGAGE FOR 10-30 FEET, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #829823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tiburon, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS, ONE INCIDENT RESULTING IN MINOR ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #533224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spearfish, SDCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL BECOMES HARD , RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSING A COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #827664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS IN PANIC STOPS.
NHTSA complaint #526124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadelphia, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES IN AN EMERGENCY APPLICATION.
NHTSA complaint #526120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Jose, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PARKING BRAKE LIGHT POORLY LOCATED AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE.
NHTSA complaint #518357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST Louis, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS PROBLEMS, INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD CONDITIONS, MOSTLY WHEN WET, THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP (3) TIMES, CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #810026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sedona, AZ
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
DEFECTIVE SEAT BELTS.
NHTSA complaint #507923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sedona, AZ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #507923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sedona, AZ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
PROPANE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE DUE TO WIRING ERROR.
NHTSA complaint #507923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sedona, AZ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
GENERATOR DEFECTIVE.
NHTSA complaint #507923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tiburon, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED 5 ABS FAILURES. ONE OF THE FAILURES RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #978103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.