Chevrolet C SERIES(LIGHT) problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
124 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
132,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1981 to 1997 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 124 complaints (8.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 30 | 24.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 5.6% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 4.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 2.4% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 0.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 9 |
| Seats | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | 5 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 10; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 9; Seats: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 8; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 123 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 81 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 2004 | 2 |
1995: 81; 1996: 41; 2004: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 30 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 481260 · 1995-03-15 (March 15, 1995)
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UPON ATTEMPTING TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481260 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481746 · 1995-02-20 (February 20, 1995)
REAR AXLE SEAL LEAKING ONTO BRAKE SHOES PRIOR TO RECALL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481746 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483411 · 1995-08-28 (August 28, 1995)
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY FORWARD GEAR PRIOR TO SERVICE RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE BEING OUT OF WARRANTY (90C-035). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483411 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 490605 · 1995-12-29 (December 29, 1995)
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED TWICE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 490605 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482861 · 1995-04-07 (April 7, 1995)
ROD NUTS ON STEERING LINKAGE FAILED. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482861 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489428 · 1995-05-11 (May 11, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY. *TW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489428 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503329 · 1996-04-09 (April 9, 1996)
GAS TANK BAFFLE WELD BROKE, BREAKING FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT/DISLODGING THE FUEL PUMP. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503329 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481509 · 1995-03-13 (March 13, 1995)
FUEL TANK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF FRAME LEAKED 20 GALLONS OF FUEL DUE TO A GAPING HOLE IN FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN A FIRE/INJURY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481509 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488220 · 1995-09-19 (September 19, 1995)
ENGINE FAILURE CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488220 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 601218 · 1995-08-29 (August 29, 1995)
ELECTRICAL WIRE TO FUEL INJECTION FAILED, DUE TO HEAT CAUSING IT TO BREAK. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 601218 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
1981: 0; 1984: 0; 1985: 0; 1986: 0; 1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 0; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 0