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
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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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
93V016000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1702880 | 03/13/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/1993 | 02/04/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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 ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. | ||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
EA92041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/1992 | 03/09/1995 | FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
PE93089 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/08/1993 | 02/10/1994 | FUEL TANK SUPPORT FAILURE | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
01/12/2008 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
01/12/1995 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
05/01/1997 | 0 | 01/01/1991 | |
The seat belt buckle failed. | |||
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
08/06/1999 | 1 | ||
Rear passenger side wheel bolts failed causing wheel/tire of fall off and strike another vehicle (ohio traffic crash report). mjs |