1989 Chevrolet P30

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1989 Chevrolet P30
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:05:51.954Z

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

Complaints per year, Chevrolet P30 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999
1989: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19852
19863
19873
19880
19891
19902
19911
19924
19933
19949
19950
19960
19970
19989
19992

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.

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FAN BLADE SEPARATED, SHATTERING THE FAN SHROUD AND IMBEDDING ITSELF IN RADIATOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970424

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900226 — seats

SEAT PEDESTALS FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGERS MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN SPECIFIED SLOT IN THE CENTER CHANNEL.

Remedy: REPLACE SEAT PEDESTALS WITH PEDESTALS HAVING PROPER SLOT SIZE.

Campaign 90V029000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1989 Chevrolet P30 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V029000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Chevrolet P30?

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

How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet P30 have?

3 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.