1993 Chevrolet C20: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1993 Chevrolet C20: 3 recalls, 16 owner complaints.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #93V016000 · 1993 · 1,702,880 vehicles
What's wrong: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Why it matters: The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
The fix: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Fuel system (other) Vehicle recall #94V044001 · 1994 · 2,595 vehicles
What's wrong: Vehicles altered by pas, Inc. have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. This stress corrosion cracking can lead to tank ruptures.
Why it matters: If the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle May occur.
The fix: Gm is offering to exchange these vehicles with a comparably equipped 1994 gasoline 1/2 or 3/4 ton gm pickup. If the owner chooses not to exchange the natural gas vehicle, gm will repurchase the vehicle.
Seats Vehicle recall #95V246000 · 1995 · 675,661 vehicles
What's wrong: The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Why it matters: If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (hydraulic) (6): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Seat belts (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 1993 Chevrolet C20 has 16 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 11 C20 model years for complaints (3.1× the average C20 year). Complaints peaked in 1995 (5 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old. Neighboring years: 1992 (2 complaints, 3 recalls), 1994 (12 complaints, 8 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 1993 Chevrolet C20 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 1993 Chevrolet C20. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1993 Chevrolet C20 problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (hydraulic) (6), transmission & drivetrain (4), electrical (2).
Where can I get a 1993 Chevrolet C20 repair manual?
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