CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Chevrolet P-30 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).
1986 Chevrolet P-30 recalls
Most common 1986 Chevrolet P-30 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, WHITE SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP. WHILE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS BEING CHANGED, THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO POUR ONE QUART OF GASOLINE OUT OF THE MUFFLER. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL REGULATOR HAD FAILED, PUSHING RAW GASOLINE INTO THE INTAKE. THE NEXT DAY, NEW FUEL INJECTORS WERE INSTALLED. AND WHEN THE MECHANIC MOVED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, AND WITHIN SECONDS, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE MECHANIC SUSTAINED INJURIES ON THE FACE. THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS MODERATELY DAMAGED. THE PART MANUFA
DT: USE MOTOR HOME AND THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER MADE SURE THAT IT WOULD PASS INSPECTION. DEALER ALSO SAID THAT THE AIR BAGS THAT WERE NOT WORKING WAS NOT A SAFTY ISSUE. CHEVROLET TOLD THAT IS WAS. CALLER DID HAVE THE AIR BAGS REPLACE AT COST. *AK
LEFT EXHAUST IS TOO CLOSE TO THE OIL FILTER. OWNER WANTS TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL.
1986 Chevrolet P-30 questions
Does the 1986 Chevrolet P-30 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1986 Chevrolet P-30: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Chevrolet P-30?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Air Bags (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Chevrolet P-30 has been fixed?
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