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  Safety Recalls of Chevrolet C Series Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Chevrolet C Series. 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 C Series.

NHTSA Recall #: 89V149000; Sep. 8, 1989

Trucks would not conform to requirements of fmvss 120.

Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Chevrolet C Series, 1989 Chevrolet K Series, 1989 GMC C Series, 1989 GMC K Series
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall Summary: Trucks may have been produced with incorrect or missing... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V177000; Aug. 15, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Chevrolet C Series, 1978 Chevrolet K Series, 1978 GMC C15, 1978 GMC C25, 1978 GMC C35, 1978 GMC K15, 1978 GMC K25
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Recall Summary: The nut on the carrier support bolt assembly may break which would allow the entire wheel and tire assembly to separate from the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 71V235000; Dec. 29, 1971

Unexpected loss of throttle control may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1965 Chevrolet Belair, 1966 Chevrolet Belair, 1967 Chevrolet Belair, 1968 Chevrolet Belair, 1969 Chevrolet Belair, 1965 Chevrolet Brookwood, 1966 Chevrolet Brookwood, 1967 Chevrolet Brookwood, 1968 Chevrolet Brookwood, 1969 Chevrolet Brookwood, 1965 Chevrolet C Series, 1966 Chevrolet C Series, 1967 Chevrolet C Series, 1968 Chevrolet C Series, 1969 Chevrolet C Series, 1970 Chevrolet C Series, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice, 1967 Chevrolet Caprice, 1968 Chevrolet Caprice, 1969 Chevrolet Caprice, 1965 Chevrolet Chevrolet, 1966 Chevrolet Chevrolet, 1967 Chevrolet Chevrolet, 1968 Chevrolet Chevrolet, 1969 Chevrolet Chevrolet, 1970 Chevrolet Chevrolet, 1965 Chevrolet Chevy Ii, 1966 Chevrolet Chevy Ii, 1967 Chevrolet Chevy Ii, 1968 Chevrolet Chevy Ii, 1969 Chevrolet Chevy Ii, 1967 Chevrolet G Series, 1968 Chevrolet G Series, 1969 Chevrolet G Series, 1970 Chevrolet G Series, 1965 Chevrolet Impala, 1966 Chevrolet Impala, 1967 Chevrolet Impala, 1968 Chevrolet Impala, 1969 Chevrolet Impala, 1965 Chevrolet Kingswood, 1966 Chevrolet Kingswood, 1967 Chevrolet Kingswood, 1968 Chevrolet Kingswood, 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood, 1965 Chevrolet Nova, 1966 Chevrolet Nova, 1967 Chevrolet Nova, 1968 Chevrolet Nova, 1969 Chevrolet Nova, 1965 Chevrolet P Series, 1966 Chevrolet P Series, 1967 Chevrolet P Series, 1968 Chevrolet P Series, 1969 Chevrolet P Series, 1970 Chevrolet P Series, 1965 Chevrolet Townsman, 1966 Chevrolet Townsman, 1967 Chevrolet Townsman, 1968 Chevrolet Townsman, 1969 Chevrolet Townsman, 1967 GMC C Series, 1968 GMC C Series, 1969 GMC C Series, 1970 GMC C Series, 1967 GMC G Series, 1968 GMC G Series, 1969 GMC G Series, 1970 GMC G Series, 1968 GMC P Series, 1969 GMC P Series, 1970 GMC P Series
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: There is a possibility that a separated motor mount may allow the engine to lift, which may affect the throttle linkage, momentarily increasing throttle, possibly to full throttle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 01V159000; May. 17, 2001

In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.

Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Chevrolet C Series, 2001 Chevrolet Suburban, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2001 GMC C Series, 2001 GMC Suburban, 2001 GMC Yukon, 2001 GMC Yukon Xl
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Chevrolet C Series Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
May. 17, 2001   Seat Belts:front:retractor 9,196
Sep. 8, 1989   Equipment:other:labels 585
Aug. 15, 1978   Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack 237,693
Dec. 29, 1971   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 6,682,084


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Chevrolet C Series Model Years

Model# Recalls
2001 Chevrolet C Series 1
1989 Chevrolet C Series 1
1978 Chevrolet C Series 1
1970 Chevrolet C Series 1
1969 Chevrolet C Series 1
1968 Chevrolet C Series 1
1967 Chevrolet C Series 1
1966 Chevrolet C Series 1
1965 Chevrolet C Series 1