1996 CHEVROLET G30 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 CHEVROLET G30
The 1996 CHEVROLET G30 has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (5 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET G30
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET G30, potentially affecting up to 244,890 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 96V186000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 20,689 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT LEADING TO IGNITION AND COMBUSION OF THE PLASTICS IN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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 RELAY (IF EQUIPPED);...
View full details →Recall 96V187000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 8,340 vehicles affected
Defect: THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBY CONTAINS A RELAY ROD TAPERED-STUD ATTACHMENT NUT THAT WAS NOT TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence: THE TAPERED STUD CAN LOOSEN AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOTICE A LAG IN THE RESPONSIVENESS TO STEERING WHEEL INPUTS. EVENTUALLY THE RELAY ROD STUD CAN FRACTURE RESULTING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING CRIMPED NUT AND INSTALL A NEW NUT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
View full details →Recall 96V117000 — TIRES:BEAD
| 5,773 vehicles affected
Defect: THESE TIRES HAVE BEAD DAMAGE WHICH OCCURED DURING TIRE MOUNTING.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DEMOUNT EACH TIRE AND INSPECT FOR BEAD DAMAGE. IF BEAD DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED.
View full details →Recall 96V092000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
| 105 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 CHEVROLET G30
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET G30. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING BROKE. THE MECHANIC SHOP EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE REPAIR SHOP WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT U BOLT CAME LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING BROKE. THE MECHANIC SHOP EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE REPAIR SHOP WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT U BOLT CAME LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
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.*AK
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. *AK
ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING; BRAKES EITHER LOCK WHEELS, OR FAIL COMPLETELY
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1996 CHEVROLET G30
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 CHEVROLET G30 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CHEVROLET G30
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CHEVROLET G30
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET G30
- 1991 CHEVROLET G30 — 0 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET G30 — 2 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET G30 — 5 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET G30 — 8 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET G30 — 31 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET G30 (current)
- 1997 CHEVROLET G30 — 5 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET G30 — 4 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET G30 — 5 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET G30 — 7 complaints
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