1991 Chevrolet C20 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1991 Chevrolet C20 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Latches/Locks/Linkages (2 reports).

1Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your C20?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1991 Chevrolet C20 recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 93V016Feb 1, 19931,702,880 vehicles affected

Most common 1991 Chevrolet C20 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Seat Belts1
Wheels1
Unknown Or Other1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2008-02-14, Engine And Engine Cooling
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
2001-01-10, Latches/Locks/Linkages
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
2000-03-22, Wheels
REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BOLTS FAILED CAUSING WHEEL/TIRE OF FALL OFF AND STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
1997-06-27, Seat Belts
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED.
1995-08-15, Latches/Locks/Linkages
THE DRIVERS DOOR STRICKER BOLT IS BREAKING AND THE DOOR WILL NOT SHUT PROPERLY OR LATCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

1991 Chevrolet C20 questions

Does the 1991 Chevrolet C20 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Chevrolet C20: Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet C20?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Latches/Locks/Linkages (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Seat Belts (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Chevrolet C20 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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