Chevrolet Mallard G30
Built: 1979 · Series: Other models
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Chevrolet Mallard G30 – US motorhome built on a heavy 1970s van chassis: 4.6-litre V8 engine, 3,500kg gross vehicle weight
The G30 was the heaviest van chassis in Chevrolet's line-up during the 1970s; under the additional name Mallard, a habitation body was built on it, as was common at the time for American van chassis intended for motorhomes.
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The eight-cylinder engine has a displacement of 4.6 litres (4,584cc). With a gross vehicle weight of 3,500kg and an unladen weight of 2,310kg, a payload of 1,190kg remains for the habitation body and its fittings. Wheelbase and width are 3,710mm and 2,400mm respectively.
Large-displacement, comparatively low-compression V8 engines were the standard North American answer to high vehicle weight and automatic-transmission operation in the 1970s; fuel consumption was correspondingly well above that of European diesel chassis of the same weight class. The width of 2,400mm sits at the upper limit of what is permitted in Europe without a special permit.
When buying such an old US chassis with a habitation body, checks include rust at the frame, sills and wheel arches, the condition of the carburettor or early injection system, the function of the drum brakes and, on the body itself, damp damage to the roof and side walls. Drivetrain spare parts are usually still available through the US classic-vehicle trade, but parts for the habitation body itself generally are not.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Chevrolet Mallard G30
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,584 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,710 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,310 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Chevrolet Mallard G30 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,310 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet Mallard G30?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet Mallard G30 have?
8 cylinders, 4,584 cm³ displacement.
When was the Chevrolet Mallard G30 built?
Production years: 1979.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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