1984 Chevrolet C20
Only 4 complaints 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1984
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 4 complaints
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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 4 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing seal and automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
Front seal leak caused car to not go forward or backward. Took to mechanic, and they rebuilt the transmission. Had to have it replaced 3 times. Consumer felt it was the fluid dextron 3 that was causing the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-07
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Tires
1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Steering wheel starting key turning on motor caused fire in wiring and shorted out the fusible wire link--chevy dealers have no information on the parts involved or even parts numbers for that equipment--they say that doesn't exist -I have two...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-10
Safety timeline
1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1988-01-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-03-31 Exhaust manifold leaks
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1988-01-20Engineering analysisClosed 1991-05-31 Brake system
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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
1984 Chevrolet C20 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1984 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 1984 Chevrolet C20?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 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.