The 1987 Chevrolet P30 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 6,098 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
SEAT PEDESTALS FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGERS MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN SPECIFIED SLOT IN THE CENTER CHANNEL.
SEAT PEDESTAL MAY NOT MEET LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.
REPLACE SEAT PEDESTALS WITH PEDESTALS HAVING PROPER SLOT SIZE.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information 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…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1987 chevrolet p30. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. The contact noticed that the refrigerator was not cooling properly. The vehicle was taken to a rv service dealer, who stated that the coolant leaked out and the refrigerator needed to be replaced.…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1987 chevrolet p30. The vehicle has a dometic refrigerator, model rm2852. The contact noticed that the refrigerator was not cooling properly. The vehicle was taken to a rv service dealer, who stated that the coolant leaked out and the refrigerator needed to be replaced.…”
“Battery cable shorted out on gas lines.”
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:MANUFACTURER IS IN RECEIPT OFONE COMPLAINT AND FIVE FIELD REPORTS.PRODUCT REPORT ANALYSIS STATES THELOWER CONTROL ARM FROM WAGGONER CORPORATION APPEARS TO HAVE A SMALL RADIUSAT THE TRANSITION OF THE SIDE WALL TO THE BALL STUD NOSE.CURRENT STAMPINGSOURCE, S.K.D., ALSO HAS A…
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:MANUFACTURER IS IN RECEIPT OFONE COMPLAINT AND FIVE FIELD REPORTS.PRODUCT REPORT ANALYSIS STATES THELOWER CONTROL ARM FROM WAGGONER CORPORATION APPEARS TO HAVE A SMALL RADIUSAT THE TRANSITION OF THE SIDE WALL TO THE BALL STUD NOSE.CURRENT STAMPINGSOURCE, S.K.D., ALSO HAS A…
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SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:ANALYSIS OF THE 65 COMPLAINTSFORWARDED BY GM ON THIS ISSUE REVEALS THAT 15 OF THE COMPLAINTS MAY BESAFETY RELATED.COMPLAINTS IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM AS A RED HOT EXHAUSTSYSTEM OR MUFFLER FAILURE WERE NOT COUNTED.GM ALSO INCLUDED NUMEROUSCOMPLAINTS PERTAINING TO FUEL EXPULSION…
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:MANUFACTURER IS IN RECEIPT OFONE COMPLAINT AND FIVE FIELD REPORTS.PRODUCT REPORT ANALYSIS STATES THELOWER CONTROL ARM FROM WAGGONER CORPORATION APPEARS TO HAVE A SMALL RADIUSAT THE TRANSITION OF THE SIDE WALL TO THE BALL STUD NOSE.CURRENT STAMPINGSOURCE, S.K.D., ALSO HAS A…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Chevrolet P30 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.