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1990 Chevrolet P30

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 4, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 24, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet P30, most frequently naming the brakes and other / unspecified categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 NHTSA investigations name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes266.7%
  • Other / unspecified133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
90V029000

SEATS

Feb 12, 1990
6,098 units potentially affected
The defect: SEAT PEDESTALS FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGERS MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN SPECIFIED SLOT IN THE CENTER CHANNEL.
The risk: SEAT PEDESTAL MAY NOT MEET LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.
The remedy: REPLACE SEAT PEDESTALS WITH PEDESTALS HAVING PROPER SLOT SIZE.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA93023ClosedEngineering Analysis

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

Opened Sep 30, 1993
Closed Sep 29, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PARKING BRAKELed to recall 94V183000
PE93049ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

Opened May 17, 1993
Closed Sep 30, 1993

There is no summary currently available

PARKING BRAKE

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

BrakesOther / unspecified
Filed Nov 4, 2016

RE: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 91V123000 FOR MY 1990 CHEVROLET P3 I HAVE SPENT SEVERAL DAYS ON THE PHONE WITH GM AND GOTTEN NO HELP. MY VEHICLE IS AT A GM DEALERSHIP IN PHOENIX AND I AM TOLD GM ISN'T AUTHORIZING THEM TO HANDLE THIS SAFETY RECALL, DUE TO AGE. THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER. HOW CAN GM DO THIS TO ME? IS IT LEGAL? MY P# IS A MOTOR HOME AND IS AT MIDWAY CHEVROLET, COMMERCIAL TRUCK SERVICE CENTER IN PHOENIX. IT'S SITTING THERE AND I'M NOT SURE IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE, BUT I'M BEING REFUSED THE SERVICE PER THE RECALLS. I CAN NOT FIND ANY HELP FROM GM CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AS IT'S AN OUTSOURCED NUMBER TO PHILIPPINES AND THEY DO NOT HAVE THE SI (SERVICE INFORMATION) SYSTEM WHICH ALLOWS THEM ACCESS TO THIS OLDER VIN. THEY AND MOST DEALERS ARE USING GLOBAL CONNECT LOG IN AND IT DOESN'T SHOW UP. *TR

NHTSA ID
10924298
Incident
Nov 3, 2016
Brakes
Filed Aug 2, 1999

CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WON'T RELEASE UNLESS THE CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. THERE IS A LEAKAGE, AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LOCKS UP. *AK

NHTSA ID
844051
Incident
May 12, 1999

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet P30 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1999210—
1998920—
1997020—
1996520—
1995020—
1994930—
1993320—
1992420—
1991120—
1990Viewing232—
1989130—
1988031—
1987334—
1986326—
1985266—
1984045—
1983021—
1982031—
1981011—
1980020—
1978050—
1977050—
1976030—
1975040—
1974030—
1973020—
1971020—
1970010—
1967010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.