There have been 42 safety recalls for the Chevrolet C20. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet C20.
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 crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Chevrolet C10, 1992 Chevrolet C20, 1992 Chevrolet C30, 1992 Chevrolet K10, 1992 Chevrolet K20, 1992 Chevrolet K30, 1992 GMC C15, 1992 GMC C25, 1992 GMC C35, 1992 GMC K15, 1992 GMC K25, 1992 GMC K35 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Chevrolet C10, 1994 Chevrolet C20, 1994 Chevrolet C30, 1994 Chevrolet C3500, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 1994 GMC C15, 1994 GMC C25, 1994 GMC C35, 1994 GMC C3500, 1994 GMC Suburban |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Chevrolet C10, 1998 Chevrolet C20, 1998 Chevrolet C30, 1998 Chevrolet Express, 1998 Chevrolet G10, 1998 Chevrolet G20, 1998 Chevrolet G30, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1998 GMC Savana, 1998 GMC Sierra 1500, 1998 GMC Sierra 2500, 1998 GMC Sierra 3500, 1998 GMC Suburban, 1998 GMC Yukon |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a vehicle crash, a seat with this condition will not protect the occupant as required by the standard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Chevrolet C10, 1997 Chevrolet C20, 1997 GMC Sierra 1500, 1997 GMC Sierra 2500 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: 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. " ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet C10, 1996 Chevrolet C10, 1997 Chevrolet C10, 1995 Chevrolet C20, 1996 Chevrolet C20, 1997 Chevrolet C20, 1995 Chevrolet C30, 1996 Chevrolet C30, 1997 Chevrolet C30, 1995 GMC C15, 1996 GMC C15, 1995 GMC C25, 1996 GMC C25, 1995 GMC C35, 1996 GMC C35, 1997 GMC Sierra 1500, 1997 GMC Sierra 2500, 1997 GMC Sierra 3500 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 10, 2001 | Equipment:other:labels | 77,485 |
| Aug. 8, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 3,758 |
| May. 20, 1999 | Seats | 59,381 |
| Feb. 5, 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 988,587 |
| Feb. 17, 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor | 1,137 |
| Oct. 7, 1997 | Seats | 6,418 |
| Mar. 7, 1997 | Seats | 624,433 |
| May. 7, 1996 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 16,918 |
| Apr. 4, 1996 | Vehicle Speed Control | 379,004 |
| Jan. 2, 1996 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 3,047 |
| Dec. 28, 1995 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 623 |
| Dec. 21, 1995 | Seats | 675,661 |
| Dec. 13, 1995 | Seat Belts:front | 630,099 |
| Dec. 13, 1995 | Seat Belts:front | 40 |
| Feb. 16, 1995 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 13,853 |
| Oct. 26, 1994 | Visibility:windshield | 29 |
| Apr. 5, 1994 | Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly | 2,595 |
| Apr. 5, 1994 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 30,148 |
| Dec. 14, 1993 | Seats | 1,375 |
| Sep. 15, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 70,154 |
| Feb. 1, 1993 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 1,702,880 |
| Jun. 4, 1990 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 1,962 |
| Jan. 29, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 68 |
| May. 15, 1989 | Trailer Hitche | 5,863 |
| Sep. 1, 1987 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 63,196 |
| Aug. 10, 1987 | Vehicle Speed Control:linkages | 8,893 |
| Aug. 10, 1987 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 1,521 |
| Aug. 10, 1987 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 2,750 |
| Aug. 24, 1982 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 8,881 |
| Dec. 14, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid | 17 |
| Jan. 13, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 320,677 |
| Jun. 6, 1979 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 15,328 |
| Jan. 16, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 222 |
| Oct. 14, 1977 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 330,468 |
| Jun. 22, 1977 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 107,584 |
| May. 17, 1974 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 2,788 |
| Apr. 25, 1974 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid | 642 |
| Aug. 19, 1971 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 136,000 |
| Dec. 10, 1970 | Wheel | 7,250 |
| Oct. 21, 1970 | Vehicle Speed Control | 828 |
| Sep. 8, 1970 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 11,328 |
| Jan. 23, 1967 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,460 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 Chevrolet C20 | 1 |
| 2000 Chevrolet C20 | 1 |
| 1998 Chevrolet C20 | 1 |
| 1997 Chevrolet C20 | 2 |
| 1996 Chevrolet C20 | 4 |
| 1995 Chevrolet C20 | 6 |
| 1994 Chevrolet C20 | 8 |
| 1993 Chevrolet C20 | 3 |
| 1992 Chevrolet C20 | 3 |
| 1991 Chevrolet C20 | 1 |
| 1990 Chevrolet C20 | 3 |
| 1989 Chevrolet C20 | 2 |
| 1988 Chevrolet C20 | 5 |
| 1982 Chevrolet C20 | 1 |
| 1981 Chevrolet C20 | 1 |
| 1980 Chevrolet C20 | 1 |
| 1979 Chevrolet C20 | 3 |
| 1977 Chevrolet C20 | 1 |
| 1976 Chevrolet C20 | 2 |
| 1975 Chevrolet C20 | 1 |
| 1974 Chevrolet C20 | 2 |
| 1971 Chevrolet C20 | 3 |
| 1970 Chevrolet C20 | 1 |
| 1967 Chevrolet C20 | 1 |