The 1998 Chevrolet G30 has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints3filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
NHTSA recall 98V033000 · Feb 17, 1998 · 1,137 vehicles
Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Risk: IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
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.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
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Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components › Disc; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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Tires Tread/belt
2
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Sep 11, 2001Tires › Tread/belt ORIGINAL MANUFACTURED EQUIPMENT ON A CHEVROLET, 3500 1998.,TIRE SIZE LT24575R16 STEELTEX RADIAL, MILEAGE 70,000. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE WAS SEMI DETACHED AND CAUSED BODY DAMAGE TO VEHICLES FENDER.*JB
Apr 1, 2000Tires › Tread/belt CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH AND DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE TIRES EXPLODED. ALSO, IN FEBRUARY INNER TREAD ON DRIVER'S REAR TIRES CAME OFF, AND REAR TIRES EXPLODED. THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH PASSENGER'S OUTSIDE REAR TREAD WHICH CAME OFF, AND THE TIRES EXPLODED. *AK
Jan 1, 1999Service 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. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.