Safety Recalls of Chevrolet P30 Vehicles

There have been 25 safety recalls for the Chevrolet P30. 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 P30.

NHTSA Recall #: 90V029000; Feb. 12, 1990

Seat pedestal may not meet loading requirements of fmvss 210.

Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Chevrolet P20, 1988 Chevrolet P20, 1989 Chevrolet P20, 1990 Chevrolet P20, 1987 Chevrolet P30, 1988 Chevrolet P30, 1989 Chevrolet P30, 1990 Chevrolet P30, 1987 GMC P25, 1988 GMC P25, 1989 GMC P25, 1987 GMC P35, 1988 GMC P35, 1989 GMC P35
Component: SEATS
Recall Summary: Seat pedestals for driver and passengers may have a larger than specified slot in the center channel. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 88V110000; Jul. 6, 1988

Loss of steering control can occur which could result ina crash without prior warning.

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Chevrolet G30, 1986 Chevrolet G30, 1985 Chevrolet P30, 1986 Chevrolet P30, 1985 GMC G30, 1986 GMC G30, 1985 GMC P30, 1986 GMC P30
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Recall Summary: Left hand lower control arm can crack and could eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 86V117000; Aug. 25, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Chevrolet P20, 1985 Chevrolet P20, 1984 Chevrolet P30, 1985 Chevrolet P30, 1984 GMC P35, 1985 GMC P35
Component: SEATS
Recall Summary: 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, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 86V114000; Aug. 18, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Chevrolet P30, 1985 GMC P35
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 85V156000; Nov. 26, 1985

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Chevrolet C30, 1985 Chevrolet K30, 1985 Chevrolet P30, 1985 GMC C35, 1985 GMC K35, 1985 GMC P35
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Chevrolet P30 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Feb. 12, 1990   Seats 6,098
Jul. 6, 1988   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 21,485
Aug. 25, 1986   Seats 46
Aug. 18, 1986   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 619
Nov. 26, 1985   Wheels:rim 861
Oct. 15, 1985   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 383
Oct. 16, 1984   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 11,305
Sep. 2, 1983   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 215
Nov. 20, 1980   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 2,343
Sep. 26, 1978   Parking Brake:indicator Light 1,252
Sep. 26, 1978   Equipment:other:labels 1,688
Sep. 26, 1978   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2,024
Jan. 24, 1978   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 22,268
Jul. 15, 1977   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 12,963
Jun. 22, 1977   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 107,584
Sep. 3, 1975   Wheels:multi Piece 1,441
Feb. 21, 1975   Suspension:rear 799
Sep. 4, 1974   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 42,723
May. 17, 1974   Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm 2,788
Nov. 1, 1973   Wheel 7,984
Jan. 29, 1973   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 225
Mar. 24, 1971   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 9,600
Dec. 10, 1970   Wheel 7,250
Nov. 24, 1970   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 413
Jan. 23, 1967   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 2,460


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Chevrolet P30 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1990 Chevrolet P30 1
1989 Chevrolet P30 1
1988 Chevrolet P30 1
1987 Chevrolet P30 1
1986 Chevrolet P30 1
1985 Chevrolet P30 5
1984 Chevrolet P30 3
1983 Chevrolet P30 1
1982 Chevrolet P30 2
1980 Chevrolet P30 1
1978 Chevrolet P30 4
1977 Chevrolet P30 4
1976 Chevrolet P30 2
1975 Chevrolet P30 3
1974 Chevrolet P30 2
1973 Chevrolet P30 2
1971 Chevrolet P30 2
1970 Chevrolet P30 1
1967 Chevrolet P30 1