Chevrolet C20 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 53 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Chevrolet C20 (1990–1995) that have at least 5 complaints. 1993 has the most, with 16. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (14 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All C20 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 14 | 196,930 | 6 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 12 | — | 8 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 16 | — | 3 | 0 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 6 | — | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 3 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes14 33%
- Seat belts6 14%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)5 12%
- Transmission and drivetrain4 9.5%
- Engine cooling4 9.5%
- Electrical system4 9.5%
- Air bags3 7.1%
- Vehicle speed control2 4.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1994: “1994 Chevrolet C20, left rear tire blew out. Driver lost control and went off the left side of the road, striking the concrete median wall. According to the police report, the tires showed sufficient tread, but showed signs of dry rot and cracking. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0469-90) updated 09/13/10”
NHTSA complaint #10354252, filed 2010-091991: “1991 Chevrolet c-20 had engine trouble and then began to smoke. Consumer then discovered that the engine compartment was on fire. There was a trail of oil on the pavement prior to the fire. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0019-90.”
NHTSA complaint #10218365, filed 2008-021993: “Was traveling 65mph & heard a rumbling in rear. Pulled over & tires were still inflated. Had exited the highway & pulled over again because of noise. Checked the tires again & this time noticed tread had separated from right rear tire. The was bald. Took vehicle to tire shop & bought another tire. Do not have tire. General, ameritech st, p225/75r15 with 30,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #873645, filed 2000-10Other Chevrolet models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology