1997 GMC P30 Motorhome Chassis Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 1, 2003 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other P30 Motorhome Chassis years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 GMC P30 Motorhome Chassis. That ranks 2nd out of 4 P30 Motorhome Chassis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 11,575 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 1997 GMC P30 Motorhome Chassis problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~11,575 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1100%11,575——

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

1997 GMC P30 Motorhome Chassis recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 GMC P30 Motorhome Chassis.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Electrical short/fire (PE99006) — opened Jan 26, 1999, closed Jul 26, 1999.

Recent owner reports

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

I own a 1997 pace arrow motor home on a gmc p-30 chassis, with 11,000 miles. On february 14, 2003 while driving this motor home, it suffered a series of engine dying episodes. When i finally reached my destination, the engine died for good and the motor home was towed to a repair facility. The…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Apr 1, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10013773

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 GMC P30 Motorhome Chassis?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 GMC P30 Motorhome Chassis?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 GMC P30 Motorhome Chassis a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other P30 Motorhome Chassis model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.