35 of the
93 complaints filed about the Chevrolet G30
are about the braking system —
38% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 1995.
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.
NHTSA complaint #11439255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
LEAKING REAR WHEEL BEARING SEAL DISCOVERED WHEN CHANGING TIRES AT 36000 MILES. OPPOSITE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEAL FAILURE AT 47000 MILES. 8/16/04 GREASE LEAKS ONTO BRAKE PADS AND DRUM RENDERING REAR BRAKES INEFFECTIVE. *AK 1ST FAILED SEAL REPLACED - OLD PART UNAVAILABLE - 2ND FAILED SEAL REPAIR PENDING WILL SAVE PART
NHTSA complaint #10086955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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.
NHTSA complaint #897883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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.
NHTSA complaint #749454 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE COMING TO A STOP LIGHT AND PROCEEDING TO TURN AT CORNER POWER STEERING WENT OUT, AND THE BRAKES FAILED AT SAME TIME. CONSUMER HAD TO HIT A PALE OF SNOW FOR VEHICLE TO STOP.
NHTSA complaint #878294 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN BROUGHT IN FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS 4 TIMES PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. *AK
NHTSA complaint #862763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON A TAR SURFACE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. OWNER HAS TO STAND ON BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP OR REAPPLY THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES. DEALER SAID IT'S NORMAL.
NHTSA complaint #854681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COOMING OFF AN EXIT RAMP & WHEEL HIT POTHOLE. THIS CAUSED THE ABS BRAKES TO KICK IN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO ABS BRAKE PROBLEM. DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC NO PROBLEM WITH ABS BRAKES SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #853979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
GOING FRONT BRAKES.. 1ST TIME 8600 MILES, 2ND TIME 12,500. DEALER TELLS ME ITS MY DRIVING. IM 47 YRS OLD. I USE VANS IN MY BUSINESS FOR 25 YRS. THIS NEW VAN HAS A PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE THEM TO SOLVE IT AND DONT BLAME ME NOR TRY TO CHARGE ME FOR BRABE JOBS.
NHTSA complaint #706519 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.