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1987 Chevrolet P30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1987 Chevrolet P30, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage42kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 26, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 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
Electrical system21
Equipment10

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

1 recall

1987 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

1987 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
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  • Caution
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4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 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. EXHAUST SYSTEM HEATPE87043 · closed Jan 14, 1988
    No recall
  4. LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILUREPE87056 · closed Nov 6, 1987
    No recall
In owners' words

What P30 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNSA 1987 CHEVROLET P30. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THEINSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE CONTACTSTATED THAT HEAT EMITTED FROM THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THEWIRING HARNESS BOX WAS EXTREMELYHOT AND THE COVERINGS WERE…
Complaint 10898903 · Aug 26, 2016 · 42,000 miles

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