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1983 Chevrolet Van recalls & complaints

5 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
5complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet Van under individual trim or body names rather than "Van", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

5complaints
0crashes
2fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Engine (2), Wheels / tires (2), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (5)

06/11/2001 · Engine · fire
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM

09/05/2000 · Wheels / tires
TREAD SEPARATION OCCURRED ON 2 OF THE 4 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES. I REPLACED THE TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND AND WILL NOT BUY FIRESTONE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

09/05/2000 · Wheels / tires
TREAD SEPARATION OCCURRED ON 2 OF THE 4 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES. I REPLACED THE TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND AND WILL NOT BUY FIRESTONE TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )

03/08/2000 · Engine · fire
VAN EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

01/29/1998 · Fuel system
FUEL PUMP FAILED.

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