1996 Chevrolet C20 Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1996 Chevrolet C20 problems

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SeatsReported March 7, 1997 · 624,433 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

Recall number 97V037000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axleReported May 7, 1996 · 16,918 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Risk: Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.

Recall number 96V082000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported April 4, 1996 · 379,004 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
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.

Recall number 96V057000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported December 28, 1995 · 623 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.
Risk: If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.

Recall number 95V243000 · Recall details

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Is the 1996 Chevrolet C20 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet C20.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet C20?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet C20 have?

4 recalls, covering seats, suspension and vehicle speed control.

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