1987 Chevrolet P-30 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1987 Chevrolet P-30 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your P-30?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1987 Chevrolet P-30 recalls

Seats

Recall 90V029Feb 12, 19906,098 vehicles affected

Most common 1987 Chevrolet P-30 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Equipment2

What owners report

2016-08-26, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNSA 1987 CHEVROLET P30. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THEINSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE CONTACTSTATED THAT HEAT EMITTED FROM THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THEWIRING HARNESS BOX WAS EXTREMELYHOT AND THE COVERINGS WERE MELTED. THERE WAS ALSO AN ABNORMAL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 88V097000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.
2008-06-19, Equipment
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 CHEVROLET P30. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT COOLING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A RV SERVICE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE COOLANT LEAKED OUT AND THE REFRIGERATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DOMETIC WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE IN MARCH OF 2006 AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN OCTOBER OF 2005. DOMETIC WAS NOTIFIED AGAIN IN JANUARY OF 2007 AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE IN THE INITIAL STAGES OF THE RECALL. DOMETIC WAS NOTIFIED AGAIN 2 TO 3 MORE TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL, WHICH ADVISED HIM TO TAKE
1998-07-13, Electrical System
BATTERY CABLE SHORTED OUT ON GAS LINES.

1987 Chevrolet P-30 questions

Does the 1987 Chevrolet P-30 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1987 Chevrolet P-30: Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet P-30?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Equipment (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Chevrolet P-30 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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