MYRModel Year Report

1987 Chevrolet C20

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1987 Chevrolet C20
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:07:16.028Z

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 PER YEAR

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

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VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE DEALER HAD TO TAKE OFF THE WHOLE SYSTEM TO FIX. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950816

SEAT BELTS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES COME LOOSE . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960916

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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GAS TANK LEAKS CREATING POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950420

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19870807 — PE (closed 19880114)

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT

I 19880119 — EA (closed 19880630)

HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXP

I 19880120 — EA (closed 19910531)

BRAKE SYSTEM

I 19921208 — EA (closed 19950309)

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Chevrolet C20 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports 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: steering wheel/handle bar, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.