Chevrolet P30 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 25 safety recalls and 39 owner complaints across 25 model years of the Chevrolet P30 (1967–1999). The most-complained-about year is 1994.

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What Chevrolet P30 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. The 1994 model year has the most, with 9.

• Service brakes, hydraulic5
• Parking brake5
• Service brakes3
• Engine and engine cooling: gasoline2
• Power train: automatic transmission2
• Parking brake: hydraulic2
• Suspension: front1
• Tires: tread/belt1

All Chevrolet P30 recalls (25)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chevrolet P30, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Seats

   NHTSA 90V029000 Reported February 12, 1990 6,098 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Seat pedestals for driver and passengers may have a larger than specified slot in the center channel.

   Remedy: Replace seat pedestals with pedestals having proper slot size.

   Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

2. Suspension: lower arm

   NHTSA 88V110000 Reported July 6, 1988 21,485 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Left hand lower control arm can crack and could eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.

   Remedy: Repair or replace lower left control arm.

   Model years: 1985, 1986

3. Seats

   NHTSA 86V117000 Reported August 25, 1986 46 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Three bolts which attach the sill that supports the base of the seat were omitted; therefore vehicles do not comply with FMVSS 210 and FMVSS 207. Consequence of defect: in the event of a crash, the floor plate could buckle along the inboard side causing the seat pedestal to be imbalanced, and increasing the likelihood of injury to the…

   Remedy: Install missing bolts.

   Model years: 1984, 1985

4. Tie rod assembly (steering)

   NHTSA 86V114000 Reported August 18, 1986 619 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   During a combined cornering and braking maneuver, the tie rod end could contact the tire wall. Consequence of defect: this contact can cause grooving of the tire, which could eventually result in tire failure and possibly a vehicle crash without prior warning.

   Remedy: Replace 16" wheels and tires with 19 1/2" wheels and tires; also, replace speedometer gear to compensate for new size wheels and tires.

   Model years: 1985

5. Rim (wheels)

   NHTSA 85V156000 Reported November 26, 1985 861 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The wheel may develop cracks between the disc and rim. Consequence of defect: if this occurs and is not noticed, the crack could increase around the rim, resulting in separation of the rim from the disc, loss of control and an accident may occur.

   Remedy: Replace wheels having the suspected manufacturing code number.

   Model years: 1985

6. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

   NHTSA 85V128000 Reported October 15, 1985 383 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The fan blade, when subjected to high stress levels, can fatigue and break apart at the hub while the engine is running. Consequence of defect: if breakage occurs while hood is open, a person working under the hood or near the truck could be struck by a blade part and be injured.

   Remedy: Replace engine fan.

   Model years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

7. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

   NHTSA 84V133000 Reported October 16, 1984 11,305 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Due to a manufacturing problem with the fuel tank filler pipe, the fuel cap may improperly seal the end of the filler pipe. This fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity." in the event of a collision, an improperly sealed filler pipe could allow fuel spillage.

   Remedy: The dealer will inspect and replace fuel caps on all affected vehicles without charge.

   Model years: 1984

8. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

   NHTSA 83V085000 Reported September 2, 1983 215 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   In a vehicle impact from the rear, the three piece hoses could separate and result in fuel leakage in excess of the amount permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

   Remedy: A new fuel filler hose will be installed by dealer on all involved vehicles.

   Model years: 1982

9. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 80V153000 Reported November 20, 1980 2,343 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Vehicles may be subject to abrasive contact between the rear brake hose/pipe assembly and the axle housing with normal brake usage and rear pad wear. Should this condition occur, it could lead to a brake hose/pipe failure, resulting in loss of brake fluid and loss of rear braking action.

   Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake hose/pipe assembly and mounting brackets at no charge.

   Model years: 1980

10. Indicator light (parking brake)

    NHTSA 78V205000 Reported September 26, 1978 1,252 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The parking brake switch connector contains electrical wires that may be reversed. As a result, the lamp will be activated whenever the ignition is turned on, even though the parking brake is not engaged. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". The standard requires…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the parking brake switch wiring without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1977, 1978

11. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 78V206000 Reported September 26, 1978 1,688 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The involved vehicles do not have a brake fluid reservoir warning which states, "warning, clean filler cap before removing. Use only DOT 3 fluid from a sealed container". This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems".

    Remedy: The dealer will install the brake fluid reservoir warning plate without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1977, 1978

12. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 78V207000 Reported September 26, 1978 2,024 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The fuel tank fusible bushing element may have melted due to extremely high temperatures encountered when the tanks were exposed to direct sunlight rays during chassis storage.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank vent plug without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1977, 1978

13. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 78V019000 Reported January 24, 1978 22,268 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The intermediate shaft coupling on the involved vehicles may have been machined oversized in the serration area where it attaches to the steering column. This would prevent the coupling from properly tightening on the shaft when the clamp and pinch bolt were installed.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the shaft coupling, if necessary, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978

14. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 77V111000 Reported July 15, 1977 12,963 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On the involved vehicles, the brake master cylinder may have been assembled with reservoir mounting bolts that were improperly processed. This could make these bolts brittle and subject to breaking. If breakage occurs, a brake fluid leak may develop between the reservoir and master cylinder. Loss of brake fluid would adversely affect…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the master cylinder reservoir mounting bolts with an improved type, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1976, 1977

15. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 77V098000 Reported June 22, 1977 107,584 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The front suspension control arms were assembled with ball joints which may contain sockets that were not properly heat-treated. This may cause the socket to wear rapidly and allow the ball joint stud to separate from the socket, causing either the left or right wheel suspension to collapse.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, where necessary, will replace the ball joints without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1975, 1976

16. Multi piece (wheels)

    NHTSA 75V165000 Reported September 3, 1975 1,441 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1975

17. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 75V037000 Reported February 21, 1975 799 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1975

18. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 74V141000 Reported September 4, 1974 42,723 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1974

19. Suspension: upper arm

    NHTSA 74V078000 Reported May 17, 1974 2,788 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1974

20. Wheels

    NHTSA 73V212000 Reported November 1, 1973 7,984 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

21. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 73V017000 Reported January 29, 1973 225 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

22. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 71V037000 Reported March 24, 1971 9,600 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1971

23. Wheels

    NHTSA 70V147000 Reported December 10, 1970 7,250 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1971

24. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 70V141000 Reported November 24, 1970 413 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1970

25. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 67V005000 Reported January 23, 1967 2,460 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1967

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• Tahoe10,032 complaints
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• Blazer8,192 complaints
• Suburban8,164 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.