1994 Chevrolet P30: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 9 owner complaints on record; most reports concern parking brake.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Motorhome on the p30 chassis has a hydraulically controlled parking brake. A pressure switch on the auto park brake failed, causing emergency brake to be activated. The design of the parking brake system renders the vehicle dangerous to drive. *tr”Owner report · Parking Brake · Aug 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet p30. While driving at any speed, the contact noticed that the drivers side window was fogging and impaired his vision. The failure began seven years ago. The dealer nor manufacturer were notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 73,423. The failure mileage was approximately 59,996. Updated 12/14/11 *cn”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 2003
“I have a p-30 chevrolet chassis with a class a motorhome on it. The unit is a 1994 manufactured unit. I have had continuous failures of the automatic park system. The unit was diagnosed under warranty initially in 1995. I donot use the unit continuously but everytime I try to back up when the engine is hot it locks. 2 years ago (2002) going thru roswell, nm as I was driving down a city street the unit locked up stopping the coach in the middle of the street.*ak”Owner report · Parking Brake · Aug 2002
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“While driving with cruise control, a fuse blew causing the auto park brake to activate, the brake assembly overheated and caught fire within a couple of miles, the consumer smelled smoke and pulled over to see flames. *slc”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2000
“Fleetwood motorhome would engage in park while driving on its own. Motorhome stopped dead. An intermittent problem. Service bulletin on 1990 p30, chassis not on 94 p30 chassis. *ak *ml”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 1998
“Intermittently when brakes are applied, the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified. *ak consumer states that the brakes seem to heat up and then all stopping power is lost. *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1998
“Chevrolet p-30 motor home - failure of automatic parking brake. Loss of system pressure caused sudden lock up of rear wheels. Since original failure of pressure maintenance switch (leak) I carry a spare with me at all times. Switch has failed three times. The actuation switch located near the base of the steering column failed once and also caused drive line lockup (this occurred on an international bridge between canada and the us causing me to block traffic for considerable time). Fortunately, none of the failures occurred under conditions where the sudden stop resulted in an accident. *la”Owner report · Parking Brake · Jun 1997
Recalls - 3 campaigns
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS AND MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONICALLY FUEL INJECTED 6.5L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION PART 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SOME RECENTLY DEVELOPED ENHANCEMENTS WHICH WILL IMPROVE THE OVERALL DRIVEABILITY OF THESE VEHICLES.
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Is the 1994 Chevrolet P30 reliable?
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Chevrolet P30. The most complained-about area is parking brake.
Does the 1994 Chevrolet P30 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.