Chevrolet C20 1997
Model C20 made in 1997 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning seats .
Model 1997
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V176000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/21/1997 to 07/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 6418 | 10/15/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/07/1997 | 10/21/1997 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. one or two of the front seat mounting bolts were not installed. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, seating systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, a seat with this condition will not protect the occupant as required by the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check all seat mounting bolts and install any missing bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during october 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 97V037000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1996 to 11/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 624433 | 03/06/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/07/1997 | 03/24/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/09/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| The fuel pump was replaced completely because the conectors inside the fuel tank had overheated, causing the pump and truck to fall. my concern is the melted connectors in the fuel tank could be a problem and could cause serious injury. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/28/2000 | |||
| Ongoing / intermittent problem with right front wheel locking up. vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and unable to locate problem . please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||