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1982 Chevrolet C20Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1982 Chevrolet C20, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 13, 1996. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1982 Chevrolet C20 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1982 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
1982 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
'67'70'71'72'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'00'01
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1982 Chevrolet C20, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYNo recall
- EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKSNo recall
In owners' words
What C20 owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE DRIVER'S LAP/SHOULDER SEAT BELT RELEASE LATCH SPRING BROKE WHICH MAKES THE SEAT BELT INOPERATIVE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. *AK
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