MYRModel Year Report

1987 Chevrolet C30

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1987 Chevrolet C30
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:05:11.537Z

Only 2 complaints 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 2 complaints 1987 2 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 2 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 2 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998

1987: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19841
19850
19861
19872
19881
19890
19902
19911
19922
19934
19947
19959
19965
19974
19982

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

The driver's and passenger's side seat belt buckles come loose . Please describe .

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-16

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Left hand fuel tank, pumped fuel through electrical wires, while driving. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-05

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. I
    1987-08-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-14 Exhaust system heat
  2. I
    1987-09-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-11-06 Lower control arm failure
  3. I
    1987-11-06Engineering analysisClosed 1988-10-24 Lower control arm
  4. I
    1988-01-19Engineering analysisClosed 1988-06-30 High temp & fuel exp
  5. I
    1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Chevrolet C30 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Chevrolet C30?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Chevrolet C30 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.