1991 Chevrolet C20
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1991 Chevrolet C20. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 Chevrolet C20. Newest first.
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- 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
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Unknown or other
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
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Rear passenger side wheel bolts failed causing wheel/tire of fall off and strike another vehicle (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The seat belt buckle failed.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
The drivers door stricker bolt IS breaking and the door will not shut properly or latch. Please describe. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Made u-turn; heard rubbing sound; checked underneath; bolt/strap closest to engine came loose from frame; gas tank dropped to ground; could have caused fire.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
- Fuel tank support failure
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
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