1998 CHEVROLET P30
2 recalls, 11 complaints - 4 TSBs
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.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 3, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET P30 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE DRIVING 20-30 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HALT TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RELEASE THE BRAKE AND DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME WHERE HE DISCOVERED TH... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Nov 8, 2005
Incident date: Oct 24, 2005
THE AUTO PARK BRAKE ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET P30 (WINNEBAGO MOTORHOME) FAILED WHILE IN A MOUNTAINOUS REGION. I VIEWED THE WEB AND FOUND NUMEROUS INCIDENCES SINCE 1995. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO YOU PRIOR. PLEASE HELP RESOLVE THIS MATTER. ALTHOUGH NO FIRE THERE WAS A LOT OF S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 24, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
LTR FM PAUL HOFFMAN (OH) RE THE DEFECTIVE AUTO PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE 1998 GM CHEVROLET P-30. *MR THE EMERGENCY LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAD PARTIALLY FAILED. (PART WAS REPLACED AND SEEMED FINE) WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER SMELLED SOMETHING BURNI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 26, 2003
PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAKED AND CAUSED THE AUTO PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE TO FAIL. *NLM
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
Jan 13, 2003
Incident date: Sep 22, 2002
AUTO PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE, SYSTEM ON GM P-30 CHASSIS PRESSURE SWITCH GOES OUT APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE EITHER, WHILE MOVING OR PARKED. AT MOVING SPEEDS IT IMMEDIATELY STOPS YOU IN SECONDS POTENTIALLY ALLOWING SOMEONE TO CRASH INTO YOU FROM BEHIND BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN STOP.MANY OWNERS HAVE HAD ... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
Jan 8, 2003
THE HYDRAULIC AUTO PARK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE. ON SECOND REPAIR SWICHES, RELAYS AND THE PUMP WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXIST, THE PUMP RUNS EXCESSIVELY AND THE LIGHT STAYS ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TT *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 25, 2002
Incident date: Aug 9, 2000
WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH, ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY LOOSING ALL POWER, CONTROL AND STEERING WITH NO WARNING. FIVE DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE LOOKED AT THE MOTORHOME, WORKING SEVERAL FUEL COMPONENTS/TANK AND CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACED. *JBALL FAILURES OCCURRED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 90 DEGREE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 25, 2002
Incident date: Aug 9, 2000
WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH, ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY LOOSING ALL POWER, CONTROL AND STEERING WITH NO WARNING. FIVE DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE LOOKED AT THE MOTORHOME, WORKING SEVERAL FUEL COMPONENTS/TANK AND CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACED. *JBALL FAILURES OCCURRED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 90 DEGREE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Jul 25, 2002
Incident date: Aug 9, 2000
WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH, ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY LOOSING ALL POWER, CONTROL AND STEERING WITH NO WARNING. FIVE DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE LOOKED AT THE MOTORHOME, WORKING SEVERAL FUEL COMPONENTS/TANK AND CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACED. *JBALL FAILURES OCCURRED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 90 DEGREE... Read more
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX COMES LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND TIGHTENED THE GEAR BOX TWICE. *AK THE GEAR BOX LOOSENED CAUSING FRONT WHEELS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND FRONT TIRES TO WEAR. *YH
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Aug 12, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD GO OFF & ON WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS EVERY 2-3 MINUETS. THE LIGHT COMES ON & THEN WOULD GO OFF. IT ALSO CAN HAPPEN WHILE IDLING. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 CHEVROLET P30
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 (current) | 2 | 11 | |
| 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 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 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 |