1990 Chevrolet P30
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.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1990
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 2 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 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
1 of 2 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Re: NHTSA campaign id number: 91V123000 for my 1990 Chevrolet P3 I have spent several days on the phone with GM and gotten no help.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-04
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Parking brake
1 of 2 total reports mentions: parking brake, most commonly citing linkage and cable.
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Consumer put the vehicle into park and the emergency brake won't release unless the consumer put vehicle into drive, will not release when put in reverse. There is a leakage, and the emergency brake locks up.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-08-02
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1990-02-26Seats90V029000 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.
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1993-05-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-09-30 Parking brake system
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1993-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1994-09-29 Parking brake system
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…
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).
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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
1990 Chevrolet P30 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Parking brake: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90V029000 · Seats
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1990 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 1990 Chevrolet P30?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet P30 have?
- 3 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.