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1993 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 Apr 30, 2008
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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet P30, most frequently naming the brakes, electrical and engine categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

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

  • Brakes120.0%
  • Electrical120.0%
  • Engine120.0%
  • Powertrain (other)120.0%
  • Transmission120.0%

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

2 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

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

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

Recent owner complaints

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

Brakes
Filed Apr 30, 2008
Crash reported

FAILURE OF AUTO PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON CHEVROLET P-30 CHASSIS FOR MOTORHOMES--FAILURE OF SENSOR PRESSURE SWITCH WHICH APPLIES THE PARKING BRAKE, NO PRAWL IN THE TRANSMISSION FOR "PARK"-CAUSING THE PARKING BRAKE, OR EMERGENCY BRAKE TO BE APPLIED WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING--NO MANUAL RELEASE--GM NO LONGER SUPPLIES REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR UNIT MANUFACTURED IN 1993--MANY MOTORHOME OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM--SEE RVFORUM.COM FOR COMMENTS==P-30 AUTO BRAKE=MAJOR COMPONENT FOR SYSTEM RENDERS THE UNIT USELESS WITH NO REPAIR--WHAT GIVES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10226333
Incident
Apr 27, 2008
Mileage
58,000 mi
ElectricalEngineTransmission
Filed Oct 1, 1998

WHILE COASTING DOWNHILL, STARTED TO DEPRESS GAS PEDAL WHEN ENGINE DIED FOR NO REASON. TOOK TO MECHANICE & INFORMED IT WAS DISTRIBUTOR MODULE & NEEDED REPLACING. THE 2ND TIME WAS TOLD IT WAS TRANSMISSION. STALLING HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK *ML

NHTSA ID
828408
Incident
Jul 17, 1998
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jul 22, 1997

OVERSIZED HUB MOUNT BEARING DIDN'T STAY PRESSED; KICKED OUT RETAINER RING, AND DUAL REAR WHEELS SLID OUT. *AK

NHTSA ID
814681
Incident
Jul 16, 1997

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
1993Viewing320
1992420
1991120
1990232
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.