Safety Recalls of Chevrolet P20 Vehicles

There have been 10 safety recalls for the Chevrolet P20. 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 P20.

NHTSA Recall #: 90V029000; Feb. 12, 1990

Seat pedestal may not meet loading requirements of fmvss 210.

Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Chevrolet P20, 1988 Chevrolet P20, 1989 Chevrolet P20, 1990 Chevrolet P20, 1987 Chevrolet P30, 1988 Chevrolet P30, 1989 Chevrolet P30, 1990 Chevrolet P30, 1987 GMC P25, 1988 GMC P25, 1989 GMC P25, 1987 GMC P35, 1988 GMC P35, 1989 GMC P35
Component: SEATS
Recall Summary: Seat pedestals for driver and passengers may have a larger than specified slot in the center channel. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 86V117000; Aug. 25, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Chevrolet P20, 1985 Chevrolet P20, 1984 Chevrolet P30, 1985 Chevrolet P30, 1984 GMC P35, 1985 GMC P35
Component: SEATS
Recall Summary: Three bolts which attach the sill that supports the base of the seat were omitted; therefore vehicles do not comply with fmvss 210 and fmvss 207. Consequence of defect: in the event of a crash, the floor plate could buckle along the inboard side causing the seat pedestal to be imbalanced, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 83V085000; Sep. 2, 1983

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Chevrolet P20, 1982 Chevrolet P30, 1982 GMC P20, 1982 GMC P30
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Recall Summary: In a vehicle impact from the rear, the three piece hoses could separate and result in fuel leakage in excess of the amount permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 82V081000; Aug. 24, 1982

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Chevrolet C20, 1982 Chevrolet K20, 1982 Chevrolet P20, 1982 GMC C20, 1982 GMC K20, 1982 GMC P20
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Recall Summary: The rear axle shafts received improper heat treatment during manufacture. The shaft may break and the tire and wheel assembly could disengage from the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 77V216000; Dec. 14, 1977

Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Chevrolet P10, 1977 Chevrolet P20, 1977 GMC P20
Component: SEATS
Recall Summary: The involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "anchorage of seats", due to possible failure of the seat post attachment at the floor in the event of an accident.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Chevrolet P20 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Feb. 12, 1990   Seats 6,098
Aug. 25, 1986   Seats 46
Sep. 2, 1983   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 215
Aug. 24, 1982   Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 8,881
Dec. 14, 1977   Seats 351
Jun. 22, 1977   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 107,584
May. 17, 1974   Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm 2,788
Jan. 29, 1973   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 225
Dec. 10, 1970   Wheel 7,250
Jan. 23, 1967   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 2,460


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Chevrolet P20 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1990 Chevrolet P20 1
1989 Chevrolet P20 1
1988 Chevrolet P20 1
1987 Chevrolet P20 1
1985 Chevrolet P20 1
1984 Chevrolet P20 1
1982 Chevrolet P20 2
1977 Chevrolet P20 1
1976 Chevrolet P20 1
1975 Chevrolet P20 1
1974 Chevrolet P20 1
1973 Chevrolet P20 1
1971 Chevrolet P20 1
1967 Chevrolet P20 1