Chevrolet P30 years to avoid
Across 1967–1999, no single P30 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1998 drew the most complaints; 1997 the fewest.
52
Total complaints
28
Recall campaigns
1967–1999
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every P30 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 11 | 2 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1994 | 10 | 3 | |
| 1993 | 6 | 2 | |
| 1992 | 6 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1990 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1987 | 4 | 3 | |
| 1986 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1985 | 2 | 6 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1977 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1976 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1975 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1974 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Chevrolet P30?
By complaint volume, 1997 has the cleanest NHTSA record among P30 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet P30 have?
Across all model years, the P30 has 28 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 52 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.