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1997 Chevrolet P30 ChassisProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet P30 Chassis, most often about the parking brake. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage32kParking brake, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Chevrolet P30 Chassis has problems

5 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
Parking brake30
Power train10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

0 recalls

1997 Chevrolet P30 Chassis recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other P30 Chassis 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 P30 Chassis median. How we score

'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What P30 Chassis owners report

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

AUTO PARK-EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE. THE BRAKE SHOE BURNED OUT AND CABLE HOUSING MELTED. SINCE OUT OF TOWN I WAS CHARGED UNFAIRLY AND HAD ONLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FIXED. THE AUTO PARK WORKS OFF THE SAME BRAKE SHOE BUT THE MOTOR IS BURNED UP. I MADE IT HOME WITHOUT AUTO…
Complaint 10157630 · May 16, 2006 · 31,500 miles
WHILE PARKED, THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE RELEASED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB ON THREE OCCASIONS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED WITHOUT WARNING AND WHILE DRIVING. THIS RESULTED IN TOTAL BURN OUT OF THE BRAKE. *NM
Complaint 10087779 · Sep 28, 2004 · 41,000 miles
AUTOMATIC PARK BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY MOTORHOME, CHEVROLET P-30. NUMERIOUS FAILURES, BOTH DEACTIVING THE BRAKE AND ACTIVATING THE BRAKE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NUMERIOUS REPAIRS AND SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS HAS NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK
Complaint 10075280 · Jun 12, 2004 · 15,000 miles

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