1980 CHEVROLET C20 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1980 CHEVROLET C20
The 1980 CHEVROLET C20 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap (1 complaint), Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (1 complaint), and Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1980 CHEVROLET C20
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1980 CHEVROLET C20, potentially affecting up to 442,357 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Recall 81V010000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| 320,677 vehicles affected
Defect: FATIGUE CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER HOUSING. THIS MAY CAUSE A VACUUM LEAK AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAKES. AFTER PROLONGED USE, THE CRACKS MAY DEVELOP TO THE EXTENT THAT THE BOOSTER MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER. THOSE WITHOUT CRACKS WILL HAVE A SUPPORT BRACE INSTALLED. THOSE WITH EVIDENCE OF CRACKING WILL HAVE A NEW BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER AND SUPPORT BRACE INSTALLED. THIS SERVICE WILL...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1980 CHEVROLET C20
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1980 CHEVROLET C20. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytrunk Lid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVERS SEAT BACK FELL WHEN DRIVER WAS TRYING TO MOVE SEAT FORWARD.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVERS SEAT BACK FELL WHEN DRIVER WAS TRYING TO MOVE SEAT FORWARD.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVERS SEAT BACK FELL WHEN DRIVER WAS TRYING TO MOVE SEAT FORWARD.
POWER DOOR LOCKS PINCH ARM IF RESTING ARM ON DOOR SILL WHEN DRIVER PUSHES DOOR LOCK.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVERS SEAT BACK FELL WHEN DRIVER WAS TRYING TO MOVE SEAT FORWARD.
Safety Rating for the 1980 CHEVROLET C20
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1980 CHEVROLET C20 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1980 CHEVROLET C20
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1980 CHEVROLET C20
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C20
- 1975 CHEVROLET C20 — 0 complaints
- 1976 CHEVROLET C20 — 0 complaints
- 1977 CHEVROLET C20 — 0 complaints
- 1978 CHEVROLET C20 — 1 complaint
- 1979 CHEVROLET C20 — 0 complaints
- 1980 CHEVROLET C20 (current)
- 1981 CHEVROLET C20 — 1 complaint
- 1982 CHEVROLET C20 — 1 complaint
- 1983 CHEVROLET C20 — 1 complaint
- 1984 CHEVROLET C20 — 6 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET C20 — 2 complaints
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