1985 CHEVROLET P30
6 recalls, 2 complaints
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
88V110000 Jul 6, 1988
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
LEFT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AND COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT INA CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER LEFT CONTROL ARM.
86V117000 Aug 25, 1986
SEATS
Defect Description
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. ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL MISSING BOLTS.
86V114000 Aug 18, 1986
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
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.
85V156000 Nov 26, 1985
WHEELS:RIM
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE WHEELS HAVING THE SUSPECTED MANUFACTURING CODE NUMBER.
85V128000 Oct 15, 1985
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE ENGINE FAN.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 20, 2000
Incident date: Oct 7, 2000
REPLACED 4 TIRES DUE TO CORD RUPTURE ON 3 OUT OF 4 TIRES. TREAD SEPARATION BEGINNING. (DOT NUMBER: VNOR1WT TIRESIZE: 235/85R16)
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Feb 25, 1999
Incident date: Jan 20, 1998
FRONT AXLE BROKE RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH OTHER VEHICLE. (NEW JERSEY POLICE ACCIDENT REPORT).
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET P30
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA93023
Opened: Sep 30, 1993 , Closed: Sep 29, 1994
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
There is no summary currently available
PE93049
Opened: May 17, 1993 , Closed: Sep 30, 1993
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
There is no summary currently available
EA88043
Opened: Sep 20, 1988 , Closed: Sep 26, 1989
FUEL EXPULSION
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PE87006
Opened: Nov 14, 1986 , Closed: Apr 22, 1987
FUEL SPURTING
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:IT APPEARS THAT THE GASOLINE INTHE FUEL TANKS OF THE CHEVROLET P-30 CHASSIS VEHICLES VOLATIZE INCREASINGTHE PRESSURE WITHIN THE FUEL TANKS.THE FUEL RESERVOIR SYSTEM IS CLOSEDREQUIRING THE GASOLINE VAPOR TO BE REMOVED THROUGH THE CARBON CANISTER ATTHE FRONT OF... Read more
CHEVROLET P30 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET P30 across all model years (1967, 1999).
76
Total Recalls
52
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET P30 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 10 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1985 (current) | 6 | 2 | |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |