Chevrolet P30 Chassis Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 18, 2016 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet P30 Chassis, across 2 model years (1996–1997). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is parking brake.

Peak: 1996, with 6 complaints
1996: 6199661997: 519975

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Chevrolet P30 Chassis years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No P30 Chassis model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1996 P30 Chassis: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1997 P30 Chassis: 5 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Chevrolet P30 Chassis problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Parking Brake621
Power Train220
Service Brakes110
Service Brakes, Air110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Steering110

All Chevrolet P30 Chassis model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1997 P30 Chassis50—Parking Brake
1996 P30 Chassis60—Parking Brake

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet P30 Chassis years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (6), 1997 (5). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet P30 Chassis?

Parking Brake, with 6 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet P30 Chassis have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.