1996 Chevrolet P30 Chassis Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 18, 2016 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other P30 Chassis years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet P30 Chassis. That is the most of any P30 Chassis model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is parking brake (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 33,878 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Chevrolet P30 Chassis problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Parking Brake3 · ~33,878 mi
Power Train1 · ~40,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~40,000 mi
Service Brakes, Air1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Parking Brake350%33,878——
Power Train117%40,000——
Service Brakes117%40,000——
Service Brakes, Air117%———
Steering117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 2 complaints
2001: 2200122002: 1200212003: 2200322016: 120161

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Chevrolet P30 Chassis recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet P30 Chassis.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet p30 chassis. The contact stated that the motor home was experiencing multiple failures. When the contact attempted to place the gear shift into reverse, the shift was not able to move and the gear shift was stuck in the park position. After multiple attempts…

Service Brakes · received Jul 18, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10885495

The automatic park brakeon my 1996 chevy p30 chassie motorhome locked up on me when i was driving. Luckly i was only going slow in reverse. I was in the middle of a road way when it happened. I could not get the motorhome to move in reverse. Everytime i put it in reverse after the intially lock up…

Parking Brake · received Aug 20, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10033158

P 30 chassis auto park brakes locks when shifting from drive to reverse, this happen after driving for some distance and unit being up to normal temperature.first time ths happen 300 plus miles from home and five days in the shop and with a charge of $880.08 and then left the shop with the same…

Parking Brake · received Jan 28, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10003563

Consumer states that auto park system fails when you are driving. It makes the brakes to apply and the vehicle stops by it self.dealer has been contacted. Mr consumer states that the failure is due to the pressure switch. This is the second time the switch has failed. Ph 09-dec-2002

Service Brakes, Air · received Oct 23, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8021407

While vehicle was parked on a slight incline it rolled forward and collided into another vehicle because parking brake failed. Dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak

Parking Brake · received Dec 11, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 8000599

Other Chevrolet P30 Chassis years

1997 P30 Chassis →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1997 P30 Chassis50
199660

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet P30 Chassis?

Owners most often report parking brake, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet P30 Chassis?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Chevrolet P30 Chassis a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other P30 Chassis model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.