1995 CHEVROLET C20
7 recalls, 15 complaints - 2 TSBs
97V037000 Mar 7, 1997
SEATS
Defect Description
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 FINGER(S) WHEN THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE IS AC... Read more
Consequence
THIS PINCHING CAN CUT THE HAND OR POSSIBLY SEVER THE FINGER(S) WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
96V057000 Apr 4, 1996
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
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."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.
96E010000 Mar 25, 1996
SEATS
Defect Description
THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES COULD LOOSEN, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION. THESE CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO BOTH THE... Read more
96V004000 Jan 2, 1996
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS LOOSE ENGAGEMENT CAN PROVIDE NOTICEABLE NOISE AND ABNORMAL STEERING FEELING TO THE DRIVER AND, IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE STEERING SHAFTS CAN SEPARATE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TORQUE THE SUSPECT FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
95V242000 Dec 13, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEMS WITH NO ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS AND MAY NOT MEET THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY(S) WITH ONE HAVING THE NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY-MANAGEMENT TWIN-LOOP SYSTEM.
95V241000 Dec 13, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH.
Consequence
IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S).
95V026000 Feb 16, 1995
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Defect Description
DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
3 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Mar 9, 2005
Incident date: Jan 28, 2005
WHILE DRIVING ATANY SPEED IN RAINY WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jul 22, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
May 19, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED WHILE IN USE, OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 19, 1999
Incident date: Jan 26, 1999
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO ABS LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. DEALER REPLACED 2 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS. *AK *SB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Apr 19, 1999
Incident date: Jan 26, 1999
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALSO ABS LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. DEALER REPLACED 2 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS. *AK *SB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Sep 29, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
WHILE DRIVING WHEN IT'S RAINING THE BATTERY IS SPILLING OUT ACID ONTO THE ROAD. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 5, 1996
SEAT BELTS FALL BETWEEN CHAIR AND FOLDING ARM REST, RENDERING SEAT BELTS USELESS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 17, 1996
Incident date: Dec 16, 1996
WHEN DRIVING ON WET AND DRY PAVEMENT THE REAR BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID TO A STOP. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 3, 1996
Incident date: Aug 16, 1996
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WENT OUT AND CONSUMER COULD NOT STOP, HIT THE TAIL END OF ANOTHER PICKUP AND BROKE WINDSHIELD.*AK
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 20, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
DUE TO THE DESIGN DEFECT THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE IS HOLDING WATER, WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP WATER IS COMING INSIDE THE VHEICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 22, 1996
Incident date: Dec 6, 1995
IN A FRONTAL VEHICLE COLLISION TRAVELLING AT 30 MPH THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRAINT DRIVER, AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Aug 14, 1995
DURING IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 12, 1996
ALL SEAT BELTS IN THE VAN ARE LOOSE . TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 11, 1995
Incident date: Sep 5, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR COMES OPEN WHEN MAKING A TURN. TT
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Jul 24, 1995
Incident date: May 30, 1995
BOLT MISSING OUT OF STEERING SHAFT, CAUSING VEHICLE NOTTO STEER/MOVE. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 CHEVROLET C20
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET C20
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA88018
Opened: Jan 20, 1988 , Closed: May 31, 1991
BRAKE SYSTEM
There is no summary currently available
EA88016
Opened: Jan 19, 1988 , Closed: Jun 30, 1988
HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXP
There is no summary currently available
PE87043
Opened: Aug 7, 1987 , Closed: Jan 14, 1988
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:ANALYSIS OF THE 65 COMPLAINTSFORWARDED BY GM ON THIS ISSUE REVEALS THAT 15 OF THE COMPLAINTS MAY BESAFETY RELATED.COMPLAINTS IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM AS A RED HOT EXHAUSTSYSTEM OR MUFFLER FAILURE WERE NOT COUNTED.GM ALSO INCLUDED NUMEROUSCOMPLAINTS PERTAINING ... Read more
DP86015
Opened: Jul 23, 1986 , Closed: Nov 19, 1986
BRAKING
BRAKING
CHEVROLET C20 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET C20 across all model years (1967, 2001).
74
Total Recalls
101
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET C20 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1995 (current) | 7 | 15 | |
| 1994 | 10 | 13 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 25 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |