1984 Chevrolet C30

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1984 Chevrolet C30
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:00:53.255Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1984: 1 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	0
1982	0
1983	0
1984	1
1985	0
1986	1
1987	2
1988	1
1989	0
1990	2
1991	1
1992	2
1993	4
1994	7
1995	9
1996	5
1997	4
1998	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE

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VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 19990921

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19840404 — steering

THE FRONT STEERING ALIGNMENT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. THE TIE RODS, A PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE WHICH TRANSMITS STEERING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS, MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FASTENED COMPLETELY. THE ALIG

Remedy: TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS WILL BE INSPECTED. IF NECESSARY, THE TOE-IN WILL BE SET, AND THE TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS WILL BE TIGHTENED. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THESE SERVICES.

Campaign 84V031000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19841107 — wheels

IN SOME 16 X 6 DISC WHEELS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT MAY CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK IN THE DROP CENTER PORTION OF THE RIM. IF THE CRACK WERE TO OCCUR ON A WHEEL WITH A TUBE TYPE TIRE MOUNTED TO IT, AND CO

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT EACH WHEEL AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 84V136000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19870130 — fuel system, gasoline

TRUCKS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER TEST.

Remedy: INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SHIELD TO THE FRONT OF THE ORIGINAL SHIELD TO PROTECT THE FUEL TANK.

Campaign 87V002000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870908 — PE (closed 19871106)

LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE

I 19871106 — EA (closed 19881024)

LOWER CONTROL ARM

I 19880114 — PE (closed 19880331)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS

I 19921208 — EA (closed 19950309)

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

R 20071108 — equipment

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. TH

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Chevrolet C30 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 84V031000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 84V136000 (wheels) has been completed.
Verify recall 87V002000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1984 Chevrolet C30 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 Chevrolet C30?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Chevrolet C30 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.