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1985 Chevrolet P30 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1985 Chevrolet P30, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 1985 Chevrolet P30

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 88V110000 Reported 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.

  2. Seats

    NHTSA 86V117000 Reported 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.

  3. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 86V114000 Reported 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.

  4. Rim (wheels)

    NHTSA 85V156000 Reported 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.

  5. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 85V128000 Reported 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.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1985 Chevrolet P30 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Replaced 4 tires due to cord rupture on 3 out of 4 tires. Tread separation beginning. (DOT number: vnor1wt tiresize: 235/85r16)”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 8, 2000 · Tires

“Front axle broke resulting in collision with other vehicle. (new jersey police accident report).”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 23, 1998 · Suspension

Compare Chevrolet P30 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet P30 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1967 Chevrolet P3010
1970 Chevrolet P3010
1971 Chevrolet P3020
1973 Chevrolet P3020
1974 Chevrolet P3020
1975 Chevrolet P3030
1976 Chevrolet P3020
1977 Chevrolet P3040
1978 Chevrolet P3040
1980 Chevrolet P3010
1982 Chevrolet P3020
1983 Chevrolet P3010
1984 Chevrolet P3030
1985 Chevrolet P3052
1986 Chevrolet P3013
1987 Chevrolet P3013
1988 Chevrolet P3010
1989 Chevrolet P3011
1990 Chevrolet P3012
1991 Chevrolet P3001
1992 Chevrolet P3004
1993 Chevrolet P3003
1994 Chevrolet P3009
1998 Chevrolet P3009
1999 Chevrolet P3002

Checking a specific 1985 Chevrolet P30

How do I know if my 1985 Chevrolet P30 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1985 Chevrolet P30; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 85V128000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chevrolet models

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.