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1986 Chevrolet P30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1986 Chevrolet P30, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints32 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Chevrolet P30 has problems

3 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
Air bags10
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline11

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

1 recall

1986 Chevrolet P30 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

1986 vs. every other P30 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 median. How we score

'67'70'71'73'74'75'76'77'78'80'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'96'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 Chevrolet P30, and the recalls they led to.

  1. LOWER CONTROL ARMEA88007 · closed Oct 24, 1988
    Led to recall 88V-110
  2. FUEL EXPULSIONEA88043 · closed Sep 26, 1989
    No recall
  3. FUEL SPURTINGPE87006 · closed Apr 22, 1987
    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
In owners' words

What P30 owners report

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

DT: USE MOTOR HOME AND THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER MADE SURE THAT IT WOULD PASS INSPECTION. DEALER ALSO SAID THAT THE AIR BAGS THAT WERE NOT WORKING WAS NOT A SAFTY ISSUE. CHEVROLET TOLD THAT IS WAS. CALLER DID HAVE THE AIR BAGS REPLACE AT COST. *AK
Complaint 10120121 · May 6, 2005 · 50,000 miles

Own a 1986 P30?

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