MYRModel Year Report

1984 Chevrolet C20

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1984 Chevrolet C20
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:50:06.658Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C20 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1984 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 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 2001
1984: 4 complaints
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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 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.

INJURY
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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, 20000407

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.

INJURY
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.

FIRE
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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, 20180510

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19880114 — PE (closed 19880331)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS

I 19880120 — EA (closed 19910531)

BRAKE SYSTEM

I 19921208 — EA (closed 19950309)

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

R 20071108 — equipment

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. TH

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.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Chevrolet C20 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.