1995 Chevrolet G30: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic; the 1993 and 1994 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2011
“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”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2010
“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”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2005
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“Brake system components replaced prior to m/c assembly. Parts replaced included padsand shoes/rear cylinder,drag link, pitman arm. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Oct 1999
“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”Owner report · Seats · Mar 1999
“Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal becomes hard , resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 1998
“ABS problems, intermittently when applying the brakes on any type of road conditions, mostly when wet, the ABS light comes on and vehicle will pull to the right or left. Taken to dealership (3) times, cannot find the problem. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 1996
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 1995
“Driving at approxmatley 15 mph or less approaching a red light or stop sign on wet roads or dry bumpy roads, and if one wheel skips or slips, ABS system will disengage for 10-30 feet, resulting in a rear end collision. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“ABS brake system has malfunctioned . When applying brakes vehicle pulled to right and left, then skidded. . When backing out, vehicle locked up. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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).
THESE TIRES HAVE BEAD DAMAGE WHICH OCCURED DURING TIRE MOUNTING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DEMOUNT EACH TIRE AND INSPECT FOR BEAD DAMAGE. IF BEAD DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED.
DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Chevrolet G30 reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Chevrolet G30. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1995 Chevrolet G30 have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.