1980 Chevrolet C20
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1980
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1980: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
2 of 1 total report mention: structure, most commonly citing trunk lid and door.
Seats
1 of 1 total report mentions: seats, most commonly citing power adjust.
Show complaint excerpts
Seat adjustment controls too close together, causing accident when drivers seat back fell when driver was trying to move seat forward.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-09
Also filed under Seat belts and fuel system, gasoline
Seat belts
1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1981-01-09Service brakes, hydraulic81V010000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1980 Chevrolet C20 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 81V010000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1980 Chevrolet C20 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1980 Chevrolet C20?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 200% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1980 Chevrolet C20 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.