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1970-1998 · 28 model years
Chevrolet C30 Problems by year
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the Chevrolet C30 across 28 model years, and it has 47 recalls. The 1995 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (9), while 1987 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 32
- Recalls
- 47
- Crashes
- 8
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 10
C30 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common C30 problems
Chevrolet C30 recalls 47
Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. With the reversed...
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.
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...
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
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."
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
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.
Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Latest C30 complaints
The van was in an accident. Due to the impact of the hit, and the fact that the van is not suitable per fda requirements for a car seat. I had to install a seat from another suv in order for the car seat to be installed. This was my only vehicle and the fact that there was no option for a safe infant car seat is unacceptable. I was hit by a driver that caused major impact and could have resulted in death due to safety concerns.
Consumer experienced tire failure while driving. *Ph *la
Due to one defective tire and three others out of balance, the rear of the vehicle was bouncing at 55 mph. *Ph the truck the consumer purchased only had 8900 miles on it a. The vehicle was driven to a tire center where it was determined that one rear tire had excessive road force of over 60 lbs. The other 3 rear tires were completely out of balance after only 500 miles. The tires were purchased new prior to the consumers trip. The faulty tires caused damage to the bearing, spindle and brakes. All those components had to be replaced along with four new tires. *Nm
While applying brakes vehicle does not respond to a complete stop, vehicle skids forward.*Ak when approaching a traffic stop on a rough road surface brakes will apply for a frction of a second then release, vehicle will then coast woth no brakes and coast through traffic. *Mj
While traveling about 15-20mph and after the brakes are depressed there is an initial response, but vehicle continues to go forward. No accidents or injuries have occurred. *Ak
Ea00023, tire tread separation; while driving 75 mph rear firestone firehawk tire on driver's side blew up. Driver was able to maintain control of truck. Tire size p23585r16. Replacement tire equipment on a 1975, chevrolet, c30. Tire mileage less than 20,000. Owner was given 50% off on a replacement tire by firestone. Owner was given 50% off on tow other tires as well. *Ak another firestone firehawk tire blew out, the only part of the tire left was the sidewalls. *Slc
Questions about the Chevrolet C30
Which Chevrolet C30 years have the most problems?
Which Chevrolet C30 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Chevrolet C30 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (17), fuel system (3), seats & seat belts (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet C30 have?
NHTSA lists 47 recalls across all Chevrolet C30 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data