Chevrolet C20 1991

Model C20 made in 1991 by Chevrolet got 7 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 1991

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
93V016000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992V (Vehicle)170288003/13/1993ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/01/199302/04/1993
Defect SummaryUnanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Consequence SummaryThe vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Corrective SummaryInstall a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
NotesSystem: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA94029GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/29/199407/31/1996ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
EA92041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/08/199203/09/1995FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE93089GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/08/199302/10/1994FUEL TANK SUPPORT FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
01/12/20081
 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
01/12/19951
 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.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
 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
08/01/1995
 The drivers door stricker bolt is breaking and the door will not shut properly or latch. please describe. tt
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
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
05/01/1997001/01/1991
 The seat belt buckle failed.
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
08/06/19991
 Rear passenger side wheel bolts failed causing wheel/tire of fall off and strike another vehicle (ohio traffic crash report). mjs