GMC G30 years to avoid
Across 1975–1997, no single G30 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1996 drew the most complaints; 1997 the fewest.
4
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
1975–1997
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every G30 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the GMC G30?
By complaint volume, 1997 has the cleanest NHTSA record among G30 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the GMC G30 have?
Across all model years, the G30 has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.