MYRModel Year Report

1983 Chevrolet C20

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1983 Chevrolet C20
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:17.749Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 0 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 0 complaints 2001
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001

1983: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19831
19844
19852
19860
19873
19883
19891
19905
19916
19922
199316
199412
199514
19960
19972
19980
20000
20010

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

1 of 1 total report mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

Show complaint excerpts

Both front seat shoulder belts will not retract; when putting the seat belt around the consumer and attempting to to retract the belt , the belt will not operate.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-21

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. I
    1988-01-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-03-31 Exhaust manifold leaks
  2. I
    1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity
  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1983 Chevrolet C20 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 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 1983 Chevrolet C20?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 Chevrolet C20 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.