1991 CHEVROLET C20 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 CHEVROLET C20
The 1991 CHEVROLET C20 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1991 CHEVROLET C20
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1991 CHEVROLET C20, potentially affecting up to 1,702,880 vehicles.
Recall 93V016000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 1,702,880 vehicles affected
Defect: UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 CHEVROLET C20
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 CHEVROLET C20. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1991 CHEVROLET C-20 HAD ENGINE TROUBLE AND THEN BEGAN TO SMOKE. CONSUMER THEN DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. *KB THERE WAS A TRAIL OF OIL ON THE PAVEMENT PRIOR TO THE FIRE. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0019-90. *JB
VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A WHEELCHAIR LIFT IN REAR. REAR DOORS ARE WELDED CLOSE, DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED . ALSO, NOTICED RUST ON BOTTOM OF DOOR WHICH MAY BE LINKED TO ABOVE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A WHEELCHAIR LIFT IN REAR. REAR DOORS ARE WELDED CLOSE, DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED . ALSO, NOTICED RUST ON BOTTOM OF DOOR WHICH MAY BE LINKED TO ABOVE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BOLTS FAILED CAUSING WHEEL/TIRE OF FALL OFF AND STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED.
Safety Rating for the 1991 CHEVROLET C20
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 CHEVROLET C20 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 CHEVROLET C20
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 CHEVROLET C20
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C20
- 1986 CHEVROLET C20 — 0 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET C20 — 3 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET C20 — 4 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET C20 — 2 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET C20 — 6 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET C20 (current)
- 1992 CHEVROLET C20 — 2 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET C20 — 25 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET C20 — 13 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET C20 — 15 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET C20 — 0 complaints
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