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#BS-1996-CHEG30-50E7

1996 Chevrolet G30

Based on reports from 10 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
6
TSBs
2
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 10 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

5 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues.

!Inspect the Steering:rack And PinionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip5 (50%)
Steering:rack And Pinion1 (10%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (10%)
Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle1 (10%)
Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly1 (10%)
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers1 (10%)

1996 Chevrolet G30: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1996 Chevrolet G30, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Steering:rack And Pinion Issues

Steering:rack And Pinion complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1996 Chevrolet G30, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:rack and pinion-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1996 Chevrolet G30, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle Issues

Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1996 Chevrolet G30, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u bolt, leaf spring to axle-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1996 Chevrolet G30. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

06E043000Oct 2006

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.

07E088000Nov 2007

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.

96V092000Jun 1996

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

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.

96V117000Jul 1996

TIRES:BEAD

THESE TIRES HAVE BEAD DAMAGE WHICH OCCURED DURING TIRE MOUNTING.

96V186000Oct 1996

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 10 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

1996 Chevrolet G30: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet G30?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1996 Chevrolet G30 is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1996 Chevrolet G30 reliable?
The 1996 Chevrolet G30 has 10 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1996 Chevrolet G30 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1996 Chevrolet G30 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1996 Chevrolet G30 has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet G30 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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