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Chevrolet C20 problems by year

Owners have filed 57 complaints about the Chevrolet C20 since 1990, and 23 recalls have been issued. The 1993 model year has 16 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
57
Recalls
23
Worst year
1993
Model years
1990-1997

Chevrolet C20 years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet C20 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chevrolet C20 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet C20 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199119921993199419951997

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chevrolet C20 problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    15
  • Seat belts
    6
  • Visibility
    5
  • Transmission
    4
  • Engine
    4
  • Electrical
    4
  • Tires
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Airbags
    3
  • Suspension
    2
  • Seats
    2
  • Locks
    2

Chevrolet C20 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1997-2Brakes20
1995-14Brakes63
1994-12Brakes83
1993-16Brakes31
1992-2Tires30
1991-6Locks10
1990-5Engine30

Recalls 23

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Questions about the Chevrolet C20

What years of the Chevrolet C20 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet C20 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet C20?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet C20?

Brakes, with 15 complaints across all years, followed by seat belts (6) and visibility (5).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet C20 have?

23 recalls between 1990 and 1997. The 1994 model year has the most, with 8.

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