Total Complaints
5 filings
CHEVROLET P30 · model year
1999 CHEVROLET P30
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999CHEVROLETP30 carries 5 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.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 P30 is suspension with 1 filings, followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1) and service brakes, hydraulic (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1999 P30, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
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 |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20220907SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet P30 Truck. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH in stop and go traffic, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his destination. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake fluid needed to be flushed and replaced. The contact had the vehicle repaired. The failure reoccurred after replacing the brake fluid. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Mileage: 41,000
20220907SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet P30 Truck. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH in stop and go traffic, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his destination. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake fluid needed to be flushed and replaced. The contact had the vehicle repaired. The failure reoccurred after replacing the brake fluid. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Mileage: 41,000
20090729SUSPENSION
1999 CHEVY P-30 ABS ACTIVATION AT VERY LOW SPEED UNABLE TO STOP. BOTH SENSORS REPLACED AT COST OF $350 EACH AND STILL DOES IT. NEW BRAKES AND WHEEL BEARINGS ON FRONT FOR $700 AND STILL DOES IT. DISCONNECTED ABS AND BRAKES WORK FINE. *TR
Mileage: 165,000
20090729ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1999 CHEVY P-30 ABS ACTIVATION AT VERY LOW SPEED UNABLE TO STOP. BOTH SENSORS REPLACED AT COST OF $350 EACH AND STILL DOES IT. NEW BRAKES AND WHEEL BEARINGS ON FRONT FOR $700 AND STILL DOES IT. DISCONNECTED ABS AND BRAKES WORK FINE. *TR
Mileage: 165,000
20090729SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1999 CHEVY P-30 ABS ACTIVATION AT VERY LOW SPEED UNABLE TO STOP. BOTH SENSORS REPLACED AT COST OF $350 EACH AND STILL DOES IT. NEW BRAKES AND WHEEL BEARINGS ON FRONT FOR $700 AND STILL DOES IT. DISCONNECTED ABS AND BRAKES WORK FINE. *TR
Mileage: 165,000
Compare 1999CHEVROLETP30 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 1999 CHEVROLET P30 have?▼
The 1999 CHEVROLET P30 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 CHEVROLET P30?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 CHEVROLET P30 is SUSPENSION with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Is the 1999 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 as of 2025. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.