Total Complaints
7 filings
CHEVROLET G30 · model year
2001 CHEVROLET G30
7 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2001CHEVROLETG30 carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2001 G30 is power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch with 2 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:exhaust system (1) and suspension:front:wheel bearing (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2001 G30, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
7
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20040816SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
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
Mileage: 36,000
20040816SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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
Mileage: 36,000
20040816SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
POWER ASSIST BRAKES AND STEERING FAILURE. REPAIRED BY DEALER (EA04012). *AK
Mileage: 36,000
20040816STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
POWER ASSIST BRAKES AND STEERING FAILURE. REPAIRED BY DEALER (EA04012). *AK
Mileage: 36,000
20020627ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CONSUMER HAS TWO VEHICLES, AND IS HAVING PROBLEMS 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
20010816CrashPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
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
20010813CrashPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
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
Compare 2001CHEVROLETG30 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2001 CHEVROLET G30 have?▼
The 2001 CHEVROLET G30 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 CHEVROLET G30?▼
The most-complained component for the 2001 CHEVROLET G30 is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM and SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING.
Is the 2001 CHEVROLET G30 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.