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1980 Chevrolet C20 Research

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2 Recalls
2 Complaints
N/A Safety Rating
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⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (2)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Chevrolet C20. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

1980 Model Year (2 recalls)

Campaign #07E088000 24/10/2007
EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Campaign #81V010000 13/01/1981
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

FATIGUE CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER HOUSING. THIS MAY CAUSE A VACUUM LEAK AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAKES. AFTER PROLONGED USE, THE CRACKS MAY DEVELOP TO THE EXTENT THAT THE BOOSTER MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Fix: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER. THOSE WITHOUT CRACKS WILL HAVE A SUPPORT BRACE INSTALLED. THOSE WITH EVIDENCE OF CRACKING WILL HAVE A NEW BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER AND SUPPORT BRACE INSTALLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE.

💬 Consumer Complaints (2)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Chevrolet C20 owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,SEATS 1
STRUCTURE 1
1980 model • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,SEATS • 08/14/1996

SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVERS SEAT BACK FELL WHEN DRIVER WAS TRYING TO MOVE SEAT FORWARD.

1980 model • STRUCTURE • 08/14/1996

POWER DOOR LOCKS PINCH ARM IF RESTING ARM ON DOOR SILL WHEN DRIVER PUSHES DOOR LOCK.

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