Chevrolet C20 1971
Model C20 made in 1971 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control and wheels.
Model 1971
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
71V140000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 136000 | 08/18/1971 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/19/1971 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Chevrolet campaign no 71-c-18.gmc campaign no 71-c-10.exce pt rpo h-22w/11,000 axle.possibility that power brake vacuu m cylinder (booster can)and/or attaching brackets may developfatigue cracks.if bracket cracks,could permit excessive mo vement of brake cylinder assembly.continuedoperation couldcrack front hydraulic brake resultant loss of brake fluid in part of dual braking system.braking system.(correct by repl acing componentswhere necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
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70V125000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 828 | 10/15/1970 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/21/1970 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Possibility that carburetor throttle lever can catch underneath throttlelinkage bracket and cause throttle to be held in partially open position.ifthis condition occurs vehicle will not slow down when accelerator pedal isreleased, making vehicle difficult to control.(correct by modifyingcarburetor throttle bracket.) | |||||||||||||||
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70V147000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 7250 | 12/02/1970 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/10/1970 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Possibility that trucks may have been assembled with either 16 x 6.00 two-pieceor 16.5 x 8.25 one- piece wheels which have obvious cracks outside mountingbolt circle in wheel disc.if this condition exists, cracks may progress withprolonged vehicle operation and cause wheel failure which could result in lossof vehicle control.(correct by replacing wheel where necessary.) |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
EA92041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/1992 | 03/09/1995 | FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
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Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
04/01/1996 | |||
While defective turn signal was on, smoke came from the steering column and underneath the dash, causing a electrical fire which caused harm to the occupant. mfr is aware of problem, but hasn't fixed the vehicle. manufacturer told occupant not to contact nhtsa. *ak |