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Chevrolet C20 Electrical problems by year

6 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet C20's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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19841000
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Latest C20 electrical complaints

1984 Chevrolet C20Electrical systemFire

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

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11092888
1995 Chevrolet C20Electrical system

While driving when it's raining the battery is spilling out acid onto the road. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 828339
1971 Chevrolet C20Electrical systemFire

While defective turn signal was on, smoke came from the steering column and underneath the dash, causing a electrical fire which caused harm to the occupant. Mfr is aware of problem, but hasn't fixed the vehicle. Manufacturer told occupant not to contact nhtsa. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 816855
1993 Chevrolet C20BrakesElectrical system

Replaced brake shoes five times; also the rotors were warped on two to three different times, the running board light shorted out. *Ak

Filed Service brakes, hydraulic · Electrical systemNHTSA 807688
1994 Chevrolet C20Electrical system

Vehicle stalls without warning while driving at any speed, pe94-091 active. Tt

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 963502

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

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