BrakesSteering
Filed Aug 16, 2004
POWER ASSIST BRAKES AND STEERING FAILURE. REPAIRED BY DEALER (EA04012). *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10086961
- Incident
- Feb 6, 2004
- Mileage
- 36,000 mi
2001 Chevrolet G30
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 16, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet G30, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and steering categories. 57 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 3 months of data.
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Brakes233.3%
- Engine116.7%
- Steering116.7%
- Suspension116.7%
- Transmission116.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
BrakesSuspension
Filed Aug 16, 2004
LEAKING REAR WHEEL BEARING SEAL DISCOVERED WHEN CHANGING TIRES AT 36000 MILES. OPPOSITE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEAL FAILURE AT 47000 MILES. 8/16/04 GREASE LEAKS ONTO BRAKE PADS AND DRUM RENDERING REAR BRAKES INEFFECTIVE. *AK 1ST FAILED SEAL REPLACED - OLD PART UNAVAILABLE - 2ND FAILED SEAL REPAIR PENDING WILL SAVE PART
- NHTSA ID
- 10086955
- Incident
- Sep 19, 2003
- Mileage
- 36,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jun 10, 2002
CONSUMER HAS SIX 1997 B7 WITH 20000 MILES OR LESS AND THEY ARE ALL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE SEAL FOR THE EXHAUST BETWEEN THE MANIFOLD AND THE PIPES. THE DESIGN WAS CHANGED FROM CONSTANT TENSION TO A SOLID COLLAR WHICH IS CAUSING THE EXHAUST TO LEAK. *JG THE CONSUMER PURCHASED TWO 2001 G30 CHEVROLET MINI BUSES WITH 5.7 LITER ENGINES ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THEY HAVE THE SAME DEFECT AT ONLY 4000 MILES.
- NHTSA ID
- 566044
- Incident
- Jan 1, 1901
Transmission
Filed Aug 9, 2001
Crash reported
THE VAN WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. THE DRIVER LEFT THE VEHICLE AND WAS IN A RESIDENCE. APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE HE HEARD A CRASH. HE WENT OUT SIDE TO FIND THE VAN ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND INTO A SMALL WOODS. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE CUSTOMER CHECKED THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. 2ND INCIDENT - THE DRIVER WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY, WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. HE FELT THE VEHICLE START TO ROLL BACKWARD AND THEN "IT CAUGHT ITSELF" BEFORE HE APPLIED THE BRAKE.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 750144
- Incident
- Apr 17, 2001
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
PIP5601C
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
General Communication
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
24-NA-141
POWER TRAIN
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
16-NA-383
ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
18-NA-099
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
24-NA-098
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2001Viewing | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 7 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 55.6 |
| 1994 | 6 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 5 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 2 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 5 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 3 | 4 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | 3 | 4 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | 3 | 4 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.