1998 Chevrolet P30 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 78%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Chevrolet P30, 78% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“The auto park brake on my 1998 Chevrolet P30 (winnebago motorhome) failed while in a mountainous region. I viewed the web and found numerous incidences since 1995. I understand that this problem has been reported to you prior. Please help resolve this matter. Although no fire there was a lot of smoke. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10142200, filed 2005-11“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet P30 truck. The contact stated that while he driving 20-30 MPH, the automatic braking system (ABS) engaged without warning, causing the vehicle to halt to a complete stop. The contact was able to release the brake and drove the vehicle home where he discovered that the brake pump reservoir seals had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 13,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10558319, filed 2014-01, 13,000 miles“The hydraulic auto park brake system failed. Vehicle had to be repaired twice. On second repair swiches, relays and the pump were replaced. However, problem still exist, the pump runs excessively and the light stays on intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #10001929, filed 2003-01“Emergency brake would go off & on while driving. It happens every 2-3 minuets. The light comes on & then would go off. It also can happen while idling. Speed is not a factor. Taking vehicle to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #843190, filed 1999-08Brakes: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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