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1981 Chevrolet C20Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1981 Chevrolet C20, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1981 Chevrolet C20 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1981 Chevrolet C20 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
1981 vs. every other C20 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C20 median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1981 Chevrolet C20, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYNo recall
- EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKSNo recall
In owners' words
What C20 owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH HEARD A POPPING NOISE ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE. ALSO, BY THE FLAPPING ON THE TIRE NOTICED A TREAD SEPARATION. FIRESTONE ATX, SIZE P235/75R15 DOT VNH1. *AK
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