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1985 Chevrolet K30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1985 Chevrolet K30. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 26, 1985. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Chevrolet K30 has problems

0 complaints 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

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

3 recalls

1985 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

1985 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
6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1985 Chevrolet K30, and the recalls they led to.

  1. LOWER CONTROL ARMEA88007 · closed Oct 24, 1988
    Led to recall 88V-110
  2. HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXPEA88016 · closed Jun 30, 1988
    No recall
  3. FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYEA92041 · closed Mar 9, 1995
    No recall
  4. EXHAUST SYSTEM HEATPE87043 · closed Jan 14, 1988
    No recall
  5. LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILUREPE87056 · closed Nov 6, 1987
    No recall
  6. EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKSPE88016 · closed Mar 31, 1988
    No recall

Own a 1985 K30?

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