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Chevrolet C30 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints for the Chevrolet C30, covering model years 1995 to 1998. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (9), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 10 recall campaigns on file
  • 20 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (1995–1998)
  • most complaints: 1995 (9 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (15 complaints)
  • latest recall 98V033000 (reported Feb 17, 1998)
  • 6 complaints reporting a crash (30.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (5.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a death (5.0%)

Chevrolet C30 complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 9 of 20, or 45.0%. Next come 1996 (5) and 1997 (4). The fewest are for 1998, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet C30 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–1998Column chart of 20 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 1995 with 9. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 9 complaints919951996: 5 complaints519961997: 4 complaints419971998: 2 complaints21998
Chevrolet C30 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet C30 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199593011
199652000
199740000
199821000
All model years206011

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet C30 components

top 9 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 15 complaints (75.0% of all 20), followed by Equipment (1) and Power Train (1).

Components named most often in Chevrolet C30 complaints (top 9)
Components named most often in Chevrolet C30 complaints (top 9)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1575.0%
Equipment15.0%
Power Train15.0%
Service Brakes, Air15.0%
Service Brakes, Electric15.0%
Structure15.0%
Suspension15.0%
Visibility/Wiper15.0%
Wheels15.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet C30 recalls

10 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name C30, newest first. The 10 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1998. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (7).

  • 10 recall campaigns
Chevrolet C30 recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 7 campaigns1996: 5 campaigns1997: 1 campaign1998: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 98V033000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor

    Model year 1998

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 97V037000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model years 1995–1997

    Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.

    Consequence:
    This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 96V117000

    Reported

    Tires › Bead

    Model years 1995–1996

    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 96V082000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › U-Bolt, Leaf Spring to Axle

    Model year 1996

    The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.

    Consequence:
    Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 96V057000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model years 1995–1996

    These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 124, "accelerator control systems."

    Consequence:
    Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 96V004000

    Reported

    Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

    Model year 1995

    The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out.

    Consequence:
    This loose engagement can provide noticeable noise and abnormal steering feeling to the driver and, if left unattended, the steering shafts can separate resulting in a loss of steering control.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 95V243000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 1996

    Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.

    Consequence:
    If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 95V242000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front

    Model year 1995

    These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of FMVSS No. 208, "occupant crash protection."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 95V241000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front

    Model year 1995

    If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.

    Consequence:
    If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 95V026000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit and Lines

    Model year 1995

    Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.

    Consequence:
    This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet C30 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet C30 have?

NHTSA lists 10 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet C30, covering model years 1995 to 1998. The most recent, 98V033000, was reported on February 17, 1998 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 1995 model year is covered by the most campaigns (7).

Which Chevrolet C30 model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 9 of the 20 complaints in NHTSA’s file (45.0%). The next are 1996 (5) and 1997 (4). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet C30 complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 15 complaints, or 75.0% of all 20. Equipment (1) and Power Train (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet C30?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet C30 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 20 complaints, 6 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.