AI Damage1987 Chevrolet P30: common problems
Owners of the 1987 Chevrolet P30 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Equipment 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact ownsa 1987 chevrolet p30. While driving approximately 65 mph, theinstrument panel failed. The contactstated that heat emitted from the floorboard of the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over and discovered that thewiring harness box was extremelyhot and the coverings were melted.
The vehicle was taken to a rv service dealer, who stated that the coolant leaked out and the refrigerator needed to be replaced. Dometic was notified of the failure in march of 2006 and stated that they could not assist because the warranty expired in october of 2005.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the P30 has 4 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet P30?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, equipment. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: overheating, coolant loss (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1987 Chevrolet P30?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1987 Chevrolet P30 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1987 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.