Total Complaints
11 filings
CHEVROLET P30 · model year
1998 CHEVROLET P30
11 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1998CHEVROLETP30 carries 11 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 1998 P30 is parking brake:driveline:hydraulic with 2 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (2) and parking brake:conventional (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1998 P30, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
11
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20140103SERVICE BRAKES
TL* 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. *TR
Mileage: 13,000
20051108PARKING BRAKE
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. *JB
20030624SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LTR FM PAUL HOFFMAN (OH) RE THE DEFECTIVE AUTO PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE 1998 GM CHEVROLET P-30. *MR THE EMERGENCY LIGHT HAD COME ON. THE PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAD PARTIALLY FAILED. (PART WAS REPLACED AND SEEMED FINE) WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, HE STOPPED AND CHECKED THE VEHICLE BUT DIDN'T NOTICE ANYTHING. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE DEALER CHECKED THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR TO THE AUTO PARK EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM AND FOUND IT WAS NEARLY EMPTY DUE TO THE SWITCH LEAKING. (THE CONSUMER THOUGHT HE COULD GET HOME BUT THE PROBLEM REPEATED) THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AGAIN AND THERE WAS NO AUTO PARK EMERGENCY LIGHT. *SCC *JB THE EXAMINATION OF THE COMPLAINT VEHICLE DISCLOSED THAT THE PROBLEMS WERE SOLEY RELATED TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE SYSTEMS OR WORN PARKING BRAKE SHOES. A DEFECT SAFETY TREND WAS NOT IDENTIFIED. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION AGREED TO SEND A SAFETY ADVISORY LETTER TO AL
20030326SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAKED AND CAUSED THE AUTO PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE TO FAIL. *NLM
20030113PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
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!!!
Mileage: 2,000
20030108PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
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. *TT *NLM
20020725ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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. *JG
20020725FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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. *JG
20020725FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
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. *JG
20000911STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX COMES LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND TIGHTENED THE GEAR BOX TWICE. *AK THE GEAR BOX LOOSENED CAUSING FRONT WHEELS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND FRONT TIRES TO WEAR. *YH
19990812PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
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. *AK
Compare 1998CHEVROLETP30 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1998 CHEVROLET P30 have?▼
The 1998 CHEVROLET P30 has 11 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 CHEVROLET P30?▼
The most-complained component for the 1998 CHEVROLET P30 is PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL.
Is the 1998 CHEVROLET P30 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 1998 CHEVROLET P30; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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