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1997 Chevrolet C20 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 1997 Chevrolet C20, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 1997 Chevrolet C20

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Seats

    NHTSA 97V176000 Reported 6,418 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. One or two of the front seat mounting bolts were not installed. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 207, "seating systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will check all seat mounting bolts and install any missing bolts.

  2. Seats

    NHTSA 97V037000 Reported 624,433 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1997 Chevrolet C20 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Ongoing / intermittent problem with right front wheel locking up. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and unable to locate problem . Please feel free to provide any further details on this m”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 30, 2001 · Service brakes, hydraulic

“The fuel pump was replaced completely because the conectors inside the fuel tank had overheated, causing the pump and truck to fall. My concern is the melted connectors in the fuel tank could be a pro”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 13, 1999 · Fuel system, gasoline

Compare Chevrolet C20 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet C20 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1967 Chevrolet C2010
1970 Chevrolet C2011
1971 Chevrolet C2031
1972 Chevrolet C2001
1974 Chevrolet C2021
1975 Chevrolet C2010
1976 Chevrolet C2020
1977 Chevrolet C2010
1978 Chevrolet C2001
1979 Chevrolet C2030
1980 Chevrolet C2011
1981 Chevrolet C2011
1982 Chevrolet C2011
1983 Chevrolet C2001
1984 Chevrolet C2004
1985 Chevrolet C2002
1987 Chevrolet C2003
1988 Chevrolet C2053
1989 Chevrolet C2021
1990 Chevrolet C2035
1991 Chevrolet C2016
1992 Chevrolet C2032
1993 Chevrolet C20316
1994 Chevrolet C20812
1995 Chevrolet C20614
1996 Chevrolet C2040
1997 Chevrolet C2022
1998 Chevrolet C2010
2000 Chevrolet C2010
2001 Chevrolet C2010

Checking a specific 1997 Chevrolet C20

How do I know if my 1997 Chevrolet C20 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 Chevrolet C20; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 97V037000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.