While driving 55 MPH a loud banging noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer took vehicle to repair shop, and mechanic determined that driver's side leaf spring broke. The mechanic shop explained to the consumer that the repair shop was unable to fix the problem. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that u bolt came loose and needed to be replaced.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet G30 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes5
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Brakes5
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Recalls 4
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
Recall number 96V186000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
- Risk
- The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
Recall number 96V187000 · Recall details
Tires: bead
- What is wrong
- These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 96V117000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles.
Recall number 96V092000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet G30 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Chevrolet G30 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When braking in a panic/sudden stop or sometims in normal braking, both rear wheels lock up intermittentlly. Vehicle been to dealer's shop on several occasions, and unable to locate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.
Descending 11-13% grade, gear down 1 below drive, fire occurred in both front wheel wells due to failure of material used in construction of ABS sensor holder (bakelite-like) , known potential hot area should be made of fire proof material.
Abs system not working; brakes either lock wheels, or fail completely
When applying the brakes on a tar surface vehicle will not stop. Owner has to stand on brake pedal in order to stop or reapply the vehicle's brakes. Dealer said it's normal.
None
Applied brakes hard, pedal went to floor, rearended another moving vehicle; dealer will replace entire braking system.
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet G30
Is the 1996 Chevrolet G30 reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet G30, 2.3 times a typical G30 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet G30?
Brakes, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet G30 have?
4 recalls, covering electrical system, steering and tires.
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