Chevrolet C20 1990

Model C20 made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 6 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and suspension. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1990

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
90V015000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 06/01/1989 to 08/01/1989V (Vehicle)6802/09/1990MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/29/199002/06/1990
Defect SummaryOn c and k models, feed and or return fuel lines can contact the automatic transmission shift linkage cordon shaft. in addition, on k models lines may also contact front propshaft. in either case the fuel lines could be damaged resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence SummaryA hole could be rubbed through these fuel lines, allowing fuel leakage near exhaust crossover pipe; this could result in an engine compartment fire that could spread to the passenger compartment.
Corrective SummaryInstall newly designed fuel line routing bracket to prevent contact and, if necessary, replace fuel lines.
NotesSystem: fuel lines.vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6.2 l diesel engines.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
93V016000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992V (Vehicle)170288003/13/1993ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/01/199302/04/1993
Defect SummaryUnanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Consequence SummaryThe vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Corrective SummaryInstall a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
NotesSystem: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
90V108000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/1990 to 04/01/1990V (Vehicle)196206/15/1990MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/04/199006/14/1990
Defect SummaryLoose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause loss of braking activity that couldresult in a truck crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryRetorque brake pedal pivot bolts to specifications to prevent loosening.
NotesSystem: brake pedal support.vehicle description: light trucks.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA94029GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/29/199407/31/1996ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
EA92041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/08/199203/09/1995FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
11/13/20021
 *ohio traffic crash report* the vehicle caught on fire while in motion.*jg *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
09/05/20001
 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
10/20/19981
 Engine fire (ohio crash report).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
09/05/20001
 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
SUSPENSION - REAR
 The rear end was making noise the end case snap consumer took home and it has air bubble in the weld. tt
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
01/01/1991
 When cruise control is engaged it will shut itself off, causing the vehicle to stall. *ak