Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 C20.
The 1976 Chevrolet C20 is a mid‑size commercial truck built on Chevrolet’s C‑series platform, powered by the era’s standard inline‑six engine and featuring a conventional cab‑over design that has long been favored by fleet operators. In the post‑production reliability window of 1990‑2001, the C20’s complaint profile was modest, with the lowest complaints (only two) recorded in 1992 and a peak of 19 complaints in 1993; this relatively narrow range indicates a generally reliable platform, though the 1993 spike suggests a particular component or design issue that may warrant further investigation for researchers assessing long‑term durability.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 211.4 in |
| Overall width | 79.5 in |
| Overall height | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.5 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH BALL JOINTS WHICH MAY CONTAIN SOCKETS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT-TREATED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE SOCKET TO WEAR RAPIDLY AND ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO SEPARATE FROM… Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, WHERE NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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