1996 Chevrolet C20 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C20 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet C20 so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1996 Chevrolet C20 recalls (4)
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Seats
Problem: 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.
Risk: This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Problem: The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Risk: Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.
Risk: If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet C20?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C20?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet C20 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C20 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.