MYRModel Year Report

1987 Chevrolet C20

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1987 Chevrolet C20
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:13.934Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
4

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 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1987 3 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 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 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1987 3 1988: 3 complaints 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 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 3 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

1987: 3 complaints

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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicles steering wheel is loose dealer had to take off the whole system to fix. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-16

Seat belts

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Driver's and passenger's side seat belt buckles come loose . Please describe .

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-16

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Gas tank leaks creating potential risk of fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-20

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-08-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-14 Exhaust system heat
  2. I
    1988-01-19Engineering analysisClosed 1988-06-30 High temp & fuel exp
  3. I
    1988-01-20Engineering analysisClosed 1991-05-31 Brake system
  4. I
    1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Chevrolet C20 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Chevrolet C20?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Chevrolet C20 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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