Original manufactured equipment on a chevrolet, 3500 1998.,tire size lt24575r16 steeltex radial, mileage 70,000. While driving 65 MPH tread separated from the left rear tire. *ak consumer stated the tire was semi detached and caused body damage to vehicles fender.
The worst 1998 Chevrolet G30 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires2
- Brakes1
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- Tires2
- Brakes1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V033000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Chevrolet G30 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1998 Chevrolet G30 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer was traveling about 40mph and driver's front side tires exploded. Also, in february inner tread on driver's rear tires came off, and rear tires exploded. The same thing happened with passenger's outside rear tread which came off, and the tires exploded.
Going front brakes.. 1st time 8600 miles, 2nd time 12,500. Dealer tells me its my driving. Im 47 yrs old. I use vans in my business for 25 yrs. This new van has a problem. I would like them to solve it and dont blame me nor try to charge me for brabe jobs.
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Is the 1998 Chevrolet G30 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet G30, close to a typical G30 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet G30?
Tires, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet G30 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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