The 1991 Chevrolet C20 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,702,880 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. Last updated July 5, 2026.
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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”
“Rear passenger side wheel bolts failed causing wheel/tire of fall off and strike another vehicle (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs”
“The seat belt buckle failed.”
“The drivers door stricker bolt is breaking and the door will not shut properly or latch. Please describe. Tt”
“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.”
“Vehicle is equipped with a wheelchair lift in rear. Rear doors are welded close, doors can not be opened . Also, noticed rust on bottom of door which may be linked to above problem. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak”
“Vehicle is equipped with a wheelchair lift in rear. Rear doors are welded close, doors can not be opened . Also, noticed rust on bottom of door which may be linked to above problem. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak”
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AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Chevrolet C20 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.