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Chevrolet C30 problems by year

Owners have filed 36 complaints about the Chevrolet C30 since 1990, and 21 recalls have been issued. The 1995 model year has 9 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
36
Recalls
21
Worst year
1995
Model years
1990-1998

Chevrolet C30 years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet C30 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chevrolet C30 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet C30 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199019911992199319941995199619971998

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chevrolet C30 problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    25
  • Body
    3
  • Seats
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Chevrolet C30 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1998-2Brakes11
1997-4Brakes10
1996-5Brakes52
1995-9Brakes73
1994-7Brakes70
1993-4Brakes31
1992-2Brakes21
1991-1Body20
1990-2Brakes30

Recalls 21

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Questions about the Chevrolet C30

What years of the Chevrolet C30 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet C30 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet C30?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet C30?

Brakes, with 25 complaints across all years, followed by body (3) and seats (2).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet C30 have?

21 recalls between 1990 and 1998. The 1995 model year has the most, with 7.

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