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1984 Chevrolet K30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1984 Chevrolet K30, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 9, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Chevrolet K30 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1984 Chevrolet K30 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1984 vs. every other K30 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K30 median. How we score

'71'76'77'78'79'80'81'83'84'85'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Chevrolet K30, and the recalls they led to.

  1. LOWER CONTROL ARMEA88007 · closed Oct 24, 1988
    Led to recall 88V-110
  2. FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYEA92041 · closed Mar 9, 1995
    No recall
  3. LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILUREPE87056 · closed Nov 6, 1987
    No recall
  4. EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKSPE88016 · closed Mar 31, 1988
    No recall
In owners' words

What K30 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TREAD CAME OFF OF TIRE RIGHT DOWN TO THE STEEL BELT. SIDEWALLS REMAINED GOOD AND TIRE DID NOT DEFLAT, BUT REMAINED INFLATED( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT235/85R1 )
Complaint 727165 · Aug 9, 2000

Own a 1984 K30?

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