Model year record

1995 Chevrolet G30 recalls & problems

The 1995 Chevrolet G30 has 4 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (13 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints21filed by owners

Crashes · fires4 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 24, 2007

Equipment

Recall 07E088000121,680 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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).

TiresJul 1, 1996

Bead

Recall 96V1170005,773 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL DEMOUNT EACH TIRE AND INSPECT FOR BEAD DAMAGE. IF BEAD DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED.

Power trainFeb 16, 1995

Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines

Recall 95V02600013,853 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

G30 Van 2WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 15 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

G30 Van 2WD (cargo)

12mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 14 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,600/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc › Pads	13	4	1	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Exhaust system	3	0	0	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor	3	0	0	—
StructureBody › Door; Body › Door › Hinge and attachments	2	0	1	—
SteeringLinkages › Drag › Link › Connection; Linkages	2	0	0	—
Air bagsFrontal	1	1	0	—
Vehicle speed controlLinkages	1	0	0	—
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator	1	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage	1	0	0	—
Unknown or other	1	0	0	—
Seats	1	0	0	—
Tires	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

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.
Dec 4, 2011 · 254,000 miles
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? *TR
Apr 23, 2010 · 116,224 miles
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. *NM
Sep 1, 2005
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY . A RECALL WAS ISSUED; HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
Oct 14, 2003
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. *AK
Jul 26, 2000
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. *AK
Mar 11, 1999
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. *AK
Oct 1, 1999
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.
Sep 1, 1995

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.