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NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1996–1998

Chevrolet P3 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 8 owner complaints for the Chevrolet P3, covering model years 1996 to 1998. The 1997 and 1998 model years drew the most complaints (3 each), and Parking Brake is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 8 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (1996–1998)
  • most complaints: 1997, 1998 (3 for that model year)
  • top component: Parking Brake (4 complaints)
  • latest recall 96V005000 (reported Jan 16, 1996)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet P3 complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1997 and 1998 model years share the highest count, 3 complaints each. Next come 1996 (2).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet P3 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1996–1998Column chart of 8 complaints across 3 model years. The highest are 1997, 1998 with 3 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1996: 2 complaints219961997: 3 complaints319971998: 3 complaints31998
Chevrolet P3 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet P3 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199620000
199730000
199830000
All model years80000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet P3 components

top 3 · NHTSA categories

Parking Brake is the component named most often, in 4 complaints (50.0% of all 8), followed by Fuel System, Gasoline (2) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).

Components named most often in Chevrolet P3 complaints (top 3)
Components named most often in Chevrolet P3 complaints (top 3)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Parking Brake450.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline225.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic225.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet P3 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name P3, newest first. The only campaign, 96V005000, covers model year 1996.

  • 1 recall campaign
Chevrolet P3 recall campaigns covering each model year
1996: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 96V005000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan

    Model year 1996

    The engine cooling fan assemblies can break from fatigue caused by engine and/or vehicle induced stresses.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs while the hood or engine compartment was open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by a fan segment and injured.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the existing engine cooling fan with a newly released fan assembly having rivets with larger heads.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet P3 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet P3 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Chevrolet P3, covering model years 1996 to 1998. The campaign, 96V005000, was reported on January 16, 1996 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”.

Which Chevrolet P3 model year has the most complaints?

The 1997 and 1998 model years tie, with 3 complaints each out of 8. The next is 1996 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet P3 complaint?

Parking Brake is the component named most often: 4 complaints, or 50.0% of all 8. Fuel System, Gasoline (2) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet P3?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet P3 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 8 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.