1990 Chevrolet C20 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1990 Chevrolet C20 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).

3Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1990 Chevrolet C20 recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 93V016Feb 1, 19931,702,880 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Recall 90V108Jun 4, 19901,962 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 90V015Jan 29, 199068 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 Chevrolet C20 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Suspension1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

What owners report

2003-02-13, Engine And Engine Cooling
*OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT* THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN MOTION.*JG *JB
2000-12-19, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE AND PULLED OVER, HE OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE COMPARTMENT AREA WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE, THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING AND BURNING, THE FIRE WAS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY THE ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *SLC
1998-12-02, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FIRE (OHIO CRASH REPORT).
1997-04-08, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED IT WILL SHUT ITSELF OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
1995-06-22, Suspension
THE REAR END WAS MAKING NOISE THE END CASE SNAP CONSUMER TOOK HOME AND IT HAS AIR BUBBLE IN THE WELD. TT

1990 Chevrolet C20 questions

Does the 1990 Chevrolet C20 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1990 Chevrolet C20: Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet C20?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Suspension (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Chevrolet C20 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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