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1970-2001 · 30 model years
Chevrolet C20 Problems by year
Owners have filed 66 complaints about the Chevrolet C20 across 30 model years, and it has 44 recalls. The 1994 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (12), while 1972, 1987 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 66
- Recalls
- 44
- Crashes
- 10
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 10
- Deaths
- 0
C20 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 C20 problems
Chevrolet C20 recalls 44
Vehicle description: certain 2-wheel drive pickup trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." The problem was caused by a computer error that resulted in the certification...
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brakes. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "Hydraulic brake systems." These vehicles were built with a...
Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. With the reversed...
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. One or two of the front seat mounting bolts were not installed. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "Seating systems."
Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or...
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "Accelerator control systems."
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out.
Latest C20 complaints
Steering wheel starting key turning on motor caused fire in wiring and shorted out the fusible wire link--chevy dealers have no information on the parts involved or even parts numbers for that equipment--they say that doesn't exist -i have two trucks with same equipment--was there ever a recall for those vehicles? Starter switch-- the vehicle was stationary and didn't move at that moment at my place
Tl* the contact owns a 1985 chevrolet c20 equipped with big "o" mesa c/t tires, size: lt285/75r16. While driving 50 mph, the front driver side tire blew out and the tire wires detached. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and was able to replaced the tire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The tire was included in nhtsa campaign number: 06t006000 (tires). The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 100,000 and the tire failure mileage was 110,000. The dot number was not available.
1994 Chevrolet c20, left rear tire blew out. Driver lost control and went off the left side of the road, striking the concrete median wall. *Bf according to the police report, the tires showed sufficient tread, but showed signs of dry rot and cracking. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0469-90) *jb updated 09/13/10*bf
Letter regarding denial of status in the gm class action settlement.***No answer required*** *mr the vin # was said to not match gm's list for qualifying vehicles. (Vin#cc8248j168923) *sc *jb
While driving atany speed in rainy weather windshield wipers failed intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak
Driving down interstate 80 east of west liberty, ia. Right rear tire separated and tread flew off and completely blew apart nearly upsetting the vehicle. Also found left rear tire to be flawed and ready to blow. Cost us dearly as we were 225 miles from home and it was very late on a saturday evening. Have filed a complaint with cooper tire adn rubber company. We have complied with their claim demands, such as providing the tire, pictures, and estimates. They told us they would be in touch within 30 days, and that was back in august. We have not heard from them. Our claim number with cooper is l2004-08-0196. *Ak
Questions about the Chevrolet C20
Which Chevrolet C20 years have the most problems?
Which Chevrolet C20 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Chevrolet C20 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (15), seats & seat belts (13), wheels & tires (9) most often.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet C20 have?
NHTSA lists 44 recalls across all Chevrolet C20 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