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1990 Chevrolet P30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet P30, most often about the parking brake. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Parking brake

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Chevrolet P30 has problems

2 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 brake10
Service brakes10
Wheels10

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

1 recall

1990 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

1990 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

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  • Caution
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Chevrolet P30, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMEA93023 · closed Sep 29, 1994
    Led to recall 94V-183
  2. PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMPE93049 · closed Sep 30, 1993
    No recall
In owners' words

What P30 owners report

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

CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WON'T RELEASE UNLESS THE CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN PUT IN REVERSE. THERE IS A LEAKAGE, AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LOCKS UP. *AK
Complaint 844051 · Aug 2, 1999

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