Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1995 Chevrolet C20. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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GM/SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM
Seats
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RECLINING SEATS AND THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A PINCH POINT EXISTS IN THE RECLINER MECHANISM THAT CAN TRAP AND PINCH A PERSON'S HAND OR FINGER(S) WHEN THE EASY-ENTRY FEATURE IS ACTIVATED.
- Consequence
- THIS PINCHING CAN CUT THE HAND OR POSSIBLY SEVER THE FINGER(S) WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
Repair progress not yet reported624,433 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V037000
Listed for 1995 Chevrolet C20. Not checked against your VIN.
GM/FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
Vehicle speed control
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
- Consequence
- CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.
Repair progress not yet reported379,004 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V057000
Listed for 1995 Chevrolet C20. Not checked against your VIN.
GM/STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER
Steering · steering wheel/handle bar
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER INTERMEDIATE-SHAFT NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND DETACH ALLOWING THE THROUGH-BOLT THAT SECURES THE UPPER INTERMEDIATE-SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT JOINT TO FALL OUT.
- Consequence
- THIS LOOSE ENGAGEMENT CAN PROVIDE NOTICEABLE NOISE AND ABNORMAL STEERING FEELING TO THE DRIVER AND, IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE STEERING SHAFTS CAN SEPARATE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL TORQUE THE SUSPECT FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Repair progress not yet reported3,047 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V004000
Listed for 1995 Chevrolet C20. Not checked against your VIN.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT
Seat belts · front
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH.
- Consequence
- IF THE BUCKLE RELEASED, THE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT PROTECTION.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S).
Repair progress not yet reported630,099 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V241000
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT
Seat belts · front
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEMS WITH NO ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS AND MAY NOT MEET THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY(S) WITH ONE HAVING THE NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY-MANAGEMENT TWIN-LOOP SYSTEM.
Repair progress not yet reported40 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V242000
Listed for 1995 Chevrolet C20. Not checked against your VIN.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:COOLING UNIT AN
Power train · automatic transmission · cooling unit and lines
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.
Repair progress not yet reported13,853 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V026000
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Owner complaints (14)
14 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
3involved a crash
0involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 28.6% |
| Air bags | 2 | 14.3% |
| Seat belts | 2 | 14.3% |
| Structure | 2 | 14.3% |
| Visibility | 2 | 14.3% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 7.1% |
| Steering | 1 | 7.1% |
How 1995 compares with other C20 years
Best and worst C20 years →19873
19883
19891
19905
19916
19922
199316
199412
199514
19972
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 5 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 |
| 1990 | 5 | 3 |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 16 | 3 |
| 1994 | 12 | 8 |
| 1995 | 14 | 6 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
This year (1995)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1995 Chevrolet C20 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet C20 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 97V037000 (seat), 96V057000 (vehicle speed control), 96V004000 (steering), 95V241000 (seat belt), 95V242000 (seat belt), 95V026000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 Chevrolet C20 problems?
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (4), Air bags (2), Seat belts (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1995 C20 compare with other years?
Among the 1987–1997 Chevrolet C20 model years at least five years old, the 1989 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1993 the most (16). The 1995 drew 14. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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