Chevrolet C20 Recalls

The Chevrolet C20 has been recalled 9 times across the 1995–1997 model years. The most recent recall, from October 7, 1997, covers the seats. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Chevrolet dealer.

9recalls
0do not drive / park outside
3model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Seats
    222%
  • Seat belts
    222%
  • Suspension
    111%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    111%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    111%
  • Steering
    111%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    111%

1997 Chevrolet C20 recalls (2)

Seats

NHTSA recall 97V-176 · Oct 7, 1997 · 6,418 vehicles

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."

Remedy: Dealers will check all seat mounting bolts and install any missing bolts.

Seats

NHTSA recall 97V-037 · Mar 7, 1997 · 624,433 vehicles

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 activated.

Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

1996 Chevrolet C20 recalls (4)

Seats

NHTSA recall 97V-037 · Mar 7, 1997 · 624,433 vehicles

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 activated.

Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 96V-057 · Apr 4, 1996 · 379,004 vehicles

These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 95V-243 · Dec 28, 1995 · 623 vehicles

Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.

1995 Chevrolet C20 recalls (6)

Seats

NHTSA recall 97V-037 · Mar 7, 1997 · 624,433 vehicles

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 activated.

Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 96V-057 · Apr 4, 1996 · 379,004 vehicles

These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

NHTSA recall 96V-004 · Jan 2, 1996 · 3,047 vehicles

The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut May not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out.

Remedy: Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.

Seat belts › Front

NHTSA recall 95V-242 · Dec 13, 1995 · 40 vehicles

These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and May not meet the head injury criteria requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Remedy: Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.

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Seat belts › Front

NHTSA recall 95V-241 · Dec 13, 1995 · 630,099 vehicles

If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).

Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines

NHTSA recall 95V-026 · Feb 16, 1995 · 13,853 vehicles

Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet C20 have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the Chevrolet C20 across 3 model years.

How do I know if my Chevrolet C20 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.