CarRecallWatchThe 1994 Chevrolet C20 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 reports).
1994 Chevrolet C20 recalls
Most common 1994 Chevrolet C20 problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
1994 CHEVROLET C20, LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND WENT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD, STRIKING THE CONCRETE MEDIAN WALL. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE TIRES SHOWED SUFFICIENT TREAD, BUT SHOWED SIGNS OF DRY ROT AND CRACKING. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0469-90) *JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF
CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS INSUFFICIENT SPACE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE COVER (THIS IS A VAN WITH THE ENGINE COVER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SEAT). WHEN THE DRIVER REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL IT WILL OCCASIONALLY GET CAUGHT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. *YH
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD HAS AN IRREGULARITY, THIS CAUSES DRIVER'S VIEW TO BE OBSTRUCTED, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S RAINING. AREA IS NOT ABLE TO BE CLEANED WHEN WIPER IS IN USE. ROAD IS HARD TO DISCIPHER WHEN THE WEATHER IS CLEAR AND SUNNY.*AK *JB
AT ANY SPEED WHEN APPLYING BRAKES BRAKING DISTANCE IS NOT WHAT IT SHOULD BE. REAR BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY, LOCK UP. FRONT BRAKES REPLACED TWICE. *AK BRAKES ARE REAL BAD ON WET OR ICY ROADS. *YH
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED FUNCTIONING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND HAVE INTERMITTENT OPERATION. POSSIBLE TO RESTART WIPERS BY TAPPING ON MOTOR HOUSING AND/OR MOVING WIRES THAT PLUG INTO WIPER MOTOR. *AK
1994 Chevrolet C20 questions
Does the 1994 Chevrolet C20 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet C20: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Seats; Seat Belts:Front; Seat Belts:Front; Visibility:Windshield. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet C20?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Visibility (2), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.