1998 Chevrolet P30 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 7,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet P30 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet P30. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and fuel system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes7 78%
- Engine cooling1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
- Steering1 11%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Auto park/emergency brake, system on GM p-30 chassis pressure switch goes out applying the emergency brake either, while moving or parked. At moving speeds it immediately stops you in seconds potentially allowing someone to crash into you from behind because of the sudden stop.many owners have had this problem, they are on the internet asking for help and don't know where to go.this is serious!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10002628, filed 2003-01, 2,000 milesEngine cooling: “When driving 60 MPH, engine will shut down completely loosing all power, control and steering with no warning. Five different dealers have looked at the motorhome, working several fuel components/tank and crankshaft position sensor replaced. *jball failures occurred at temperatures above 90 degrees except the last. The engine has always restarted, but can take as long as four hours to do so. Also the gas tank reads full all the time, and the fule filter was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8014775, filed 2002-07Steering: “Power steering gear box comes loose while driving. Dealer has inspected and tightened the gear box twice. The gear box loosened causing front wheels out of alignment and front tires to wear.”
NHTSA complaint #870181, filed 2000-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 13,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet P30 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in…
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet P30
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 9 | 7,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 5 | 38,938 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | 49,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet P30 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet P30 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Chevrolet P30 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1998 Chevrolet P30 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Chevrolet P30 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,500 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 13,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.