Chevrolet C SERIES recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
80 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
66,350 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1965 to 2008 model years. Data snapshot: . 30 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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 |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2001: 1; 2002: 0; 2007: 0; 2008: 0
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1966 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | Not available |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | Not available |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | Not available |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | Not available |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | -1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | Not available |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
71V235000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Reported: 1971-12-29 (December 29, 1971) · Model years: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A SEPARATED MOTOR MOUNT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO LIFT, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, MOMENTARILY INCREASING THROTTLE, POSSIBLY TO FULL THROTTLE.
Consequence: UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT ENGINE MOUNTS AND INSTALL RESTRAINTS WHICH WILL LIMIT ENGINE LIFT AND ELIMINATE POSSIBLE SECONDARY EFFECTS TO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE DUE TO ENGINE MOUNT SEPARATION.
NHTSA campaign record ↗78V177000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Reported: 1978-08-15 (August 15, 1978) · Model years: 1978
THE NUT ON THE CARRIER SUPPORT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TIRE AND WHEEL CARRIER BOLT ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗89V149000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 1989-09-08 (September 8, 1989) · Model years: 1989
TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH INCORRECT OR MISSING
Consequence: TRUCKS WOULD NOT CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 120.
Remedy: INSTALL CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL.
NHTSA campaign record ↗01V159000 · Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Reported: 2001-05-17 (May 17, 2001) · Model years: 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT SUCH THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER LOCK.
Consequence: IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE BELTS IF NECESSARY. GM IS ENCLOSING AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE OWNERS TO USE OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE INSPECTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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