There have been 5 safety recalls for the Chevrolet P3. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet P3.
If this occurs while the hood or engine compartment was open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by a fan segment and injured.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Chevrolet P3, 1996 GMC P3 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: The engine cooling fan assemblies can break from fatigue caused by engine and/or vehicle induced stresses. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the cracking goes unnoticed, the center portion of thedisc will crack completely and eventually the rim portion of the wheel couldseparate from the center section which could result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Chevrolet P3, 1986 Chevrolet P3, 1987 Chevrolet P3, 1988 Chevrolet P3, 1989 Chevrolet P3, 1990 Chevrolet P3, 1991 Chevrolet P3, 1992 Chevrolet P3, 1985 GMC P3, 1986 GMC P3, 1987 GMC P3, 1988 GMC P3, 1989 GMC P3, 1990 GMC P3, 1991 GMC P3, 1992 GMC P3 |
| Component: WHEELS |
| Recall Summary: The 19. 5 x 6 front steel wheel disc cracks outside the mounting bolt circle and ends at the hub's diameter. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the fuel system is not sealed, the automatic shut-offsystem used in gas stations would not work, allowing gas to be forced out ofthe defective right-hand opening. The spilled gasoline would result in a firehazard if exposed to a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Chevrolet P3 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Some chassis were shipped to body builders with damaged fill or vent opening caps on the right-hand side. If a left-hand fill system was installed on the tank, and there was a damaged right-hand cap, the fuel system would not be sealed. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The loose pivot bolt could allow the parking brakes torelease after they have been set manually; if the bolt falls off when theautomatic apply parking brake is set, there is insufficient braking to hold thevehicle if it is parked on an incline. Both of these conditions could result invehicle movement without prior warning and possibly in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Chevrolet P3 |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL |
| Recall Summary: The automatic apply transmission mounted parking brake lever pivot bolt "finger" may be loose. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition leads to increased stopping distance, andshould minimum stopping distance be required, it could result in an accidentwithout warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Chevrolet P3, 1991 Chevrolet P3, 1990 GMC P3 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
| Recall Summary: Brakes may have missing rear axle outer bearing retaining ring and or greater than specified bearing end play. Either condition allows the rotor and hub assembly to shift position relative to the spindle.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 16, 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 108 |
| Sep. 8, 1992 | Wheel | 6,784 |
| Dec. 13, 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 4,350 |
| Aug. 5, 1991 | Parking Brake:conventional | 744 |
| Jul. 16, 1991 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 3,085 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 Chevrolet P3 | 1 |
| 1992 Chevrolet P3 | 1 |
| 1991 Chevrolet P3 | 4 |
| 1990 Chevrolet P3 | 2 |
| 1989 Chevrolet P3 | 1 |
| 1988 Chevrolet P3 | 1 |
| 1987 Chevrolet P3 | 1 |
| 1986 Chevrolet P3 | 1 |
| 1985 Chevrolet P3 | 1 |