Model year record

1982 Chevrolet C20

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 82V081000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
8,881
Reported to NHTSA
1982-08-24
Owners notified
1982-08-30

Defect description

THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS RECEIVED IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. THE SHAFT MAY BREAK AND THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLIES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1

The 1981 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1983 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.