MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chevrolet C20

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1991 Chevrolet C20
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:06:09.389Z

Only 6 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 6 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, 1991 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 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 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
1991: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 of 6 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

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THE DRIVERS DOOR STRICKER BOLT IS BREAKING AND THE DOOR WILL NOT SHUT PROPERLY OR LATCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950815

WHEELS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970627

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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MADE U-TURN; HEARD RUBBING SOUND; CHECKED UNDERNEATH; BOLT/STRAP CLOSEST TO ENGINE CAME LOOSE FROM FRAME; GAS TANK DROPPED TO GROUND; COULD HAVE CAUSED FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950112

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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1991 CHEVROLET C-20 HAD ENGINE TROUBLE AND THEN BEGAN TO SMOKE. CONSUMER THEN DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. *KB THERE WAS A TRAIL OF OIL ON THE PAVEMENT PRIOR TO THE FIRE. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0019-90. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20080214

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19921208 — EA (closed 19950309)

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

R 19930313 — power train

UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Campaign 93V016000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19931008 — PE (closed 19940210)

FUEL TANK SUPPORT FAILURE

I 19940729 — EA (closed 19960731)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Chevrolet C20 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V016000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Chevrolet C20?

The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet C20 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.