1998 Chevrolet G30 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. 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.
What could happen: 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.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1998 G30.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 98V033000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (2), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
11/06/2001 · Wheels / tires
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.*JB
06/20/2000 · Wheels / tires
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. *AK
05/15/1999 · Brakes
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. *AK