1996 Chevrolet G30 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1996 Chevrolet G30 carries four engines: the dual-fuel 5.7L V8 of 350 cubic inches, which accepts compressed natural gas or gasoline, a 4.3L V6 of 262, a 7.4L V8 of 454 and a 6.5L diesel V8 of 395, all overhead-valve and naturally aspirated. The bodies number six, passenger and cargo vans in two lengths plus two cutaway chassis, and the trims four: Beauville, Chevy, Hi-Cube and Sportvan.

Engines covered

• 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, CNG or gasoline
• 7.4L V8 (454 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 6.5L V8 (395 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
• 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 3-door standard passenger van
• 2-door van cutaway van
• 3-door extended passenger van
• 3-door van standard cargo van
• 3-door van extended cargo van
• 2-door cutaway van

Trims covered

• Beauville
• Chevy
• Hi-Cube
• Sportvan

Known issues on the 1996 G30. Six recalls sit on the federal record here, and three go straight to control of the van. A rear axle U-bolt can break, letting the spring lift off the axle under braking or cornering. A relay rod stud nut left under-torqued in the steering linkage first makes the steering feel slow to respond, then can fracture and take steering with it. Water reaching the kick panels can corrode a path between battery feed and ground, short, and start a fire. Seven complaints are recorded, five on the service brakes. Steering, suspension and body wiring specifications are given here.