1986 Chevrolet P30
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 6
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1986
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1986: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing delivery.
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 MPH, white smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was immediately taken to a private repair shop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-08
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.
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Left exhaust is too close to the oil filter. Owner wants to know if there was a recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-02-14
Air bags
1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Dt: use motor home and the air bags were not work properly. Dealer made sure that it would pass inspection. Dealer also said that the air bags that were not working was not a safty issue. Chevrolet told that is was.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-06
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first
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1986-11-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-04-22 Fuel spurting
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1987-08-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-14 Exhaust system heat
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1987-09-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-11-06 Lower control arm failure
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1987-11-06Engineering analysisClosed 1988-10-24 Lower control arm
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1988-01-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-03-31 Exhaust manifold leaks
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1988-07-29Suspension88V110000 Left hand lower control arm can crack and could eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.
Remedy: Repair or replace lower left control arm.
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1988-09-20Engineering analysisClosed 1989-09-26 Fuel expulsion
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1986 Chevrolet P30 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 88V110000 · Suspension
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1986 Chevrolet P30 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 1986 Chevrolet P30?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1986 Chevrolet P30 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.