1996 GMC G30 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1996 GMC G30 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your G30?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1996 GMC G30 recalls

Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle

Recall 96V092Jun 3, 1996105 vehicles affected

Most common 1996 GMC G30 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes, Air1

What owners report

2000-10-20, Service Brakes, Air
IN HEAVY STOP AND GO TRAFFIC DRIVER LET FOOT OFF BRAKE AND ALLOWED VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET ACCELERATOR WAS NOT PUSHED. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER BRAKES WERE APPLIED GOING ANOTHER 30--40 FEET BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS WAS A 4 VEHICLE CHAIN ACCIDENT INCLUDING THE 96 GMC. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENTY WE HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES WHEN THE DRIVERS COMPLAINED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT RESPONDING PROPERLY, THE DEALER DID NOT NOTE THE COMPLAINTS ON THE WARRANTY INVOICES. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, I DID SUBMIT A COMPLAINT TO GMC WHEN WE RECEIVED A QUALITY CONTROL QUESTIONAIRE FROM THE DEALER. THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN ASSIGNED #98165460 BY GMC .
1996-08-29, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL TANK OVER FLOWS WHEN FILLING, EXCESS GAS RUNS DOWN SIDE OF VEHICLE AND SPILLS ONTO HOT EXHAUST PIPE CREATING DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD, GAS OFTEN SPEWS OUT AND VENT HOLES AROUND FILLER HOSE CAN CAUSE PERSON FILLTING TANK TO BE DOUSED WITH FUEL. *SLC

1996 GMC G30 questions

Does the 1996 GMC G30 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1996 GMC G30: Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC G30?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Service Brakes, Air (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 GMC G30 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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