Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut.
1984-1996 · 12 model years
Chevrolet C15 Problems by year
Owners have filed 215 complaints about the Chevrolet C15 across 12 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1995 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (60), while 1984, 1985, 1987 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 215
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 40
- Fires
- 8
- Injuries
- 46
- Deaths
- 1
C15 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common C15 problems
Chevrolet C15 recalls 2
The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out...
Latest C15 complaints
Consumer experienced problems with wiper motor prior to receiving recall notice. *Bf the consumer request reimbursement for the repairs made prior to receiving the recall notice. *Nm
Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable, obstructing the drivers view. Dealer stated no recall consumer's vehicle. *Ak
Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the drivers view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models. However this vehicle was not included due to vin. Dealer notified. *Ak
Windshield wipers failed intermittently during operation, causing poor visibility. Consumer will have to get out of vehicle and wiggle connector to restart wipers, but eventually they will fail again. Consumer contacted dealer, and was told vehicle was is not included in recall due to vin although it had same defect. *Ak
1993 Chevrolet silverado; aftermarket equipment, dot# unavailable, and firestone firehawk ss10 tire size p235/70r15. Experienced a left rear tire blowout/ tread separation at highway speed of 60 mph. No injuries reported. *Ak *slc
While driving at 30 mph front left brake disc rotor broke, leaving vehicle with no front braking power. Dealer has been contacted. *Ak
Questions about the Chevrolet C15
Which Chevrolet C15 years have the most problems?
Which Chevrolet C15 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Chevrolet C15 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (51), seats & seat belts (51), airbags (24) most often.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet C15 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Chevrolet C15 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data