1997 CHEVROLET C20 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET C20
The 1997 CHEVROLET C20 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET C20
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET C20, potentially affecting up to 630,851 vehicles.
Recall 97V176000 — SEATS
| 6,418 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, A SEAT WITH THIS CONDITION WILL NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK ALL SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND INSTALL ANY MISSING BOLTS.
View full details →Recall 97V037000 — SEATS
| 624,433 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 ACTIVATED.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET C20
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET C20. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKING UP. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM . PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED COMPLETELY BECAUSE THE CONECTORS INSIDE THE FUEL TANK HAD OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE PUMP AND TRUCK TO FALL. MY CONCERN IS THE MELTED CONNECTORS IN THE FUEL TANK COULD BE A PROBLEM AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET C20
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET C20 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET C20
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET C20
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C20
- 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
- 1997 CHEVROLET C20 (current)
- 1998 CHEVROLET C20 — 0 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET C20 — 0 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET C20 — 0 complaints
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