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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
90V015000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1989 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 68 | 02/09/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/29/1990 | 02/06/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | A 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 Summary | Install newly designed fuel line routing bracket to prevent contact and, if necessary, replace fuel lines. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel lines.vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6.2 l diesel engines. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
93V016000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1702880 | 03/13/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/1993 | 02/04/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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 | ||||||||||||||||
90V108000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1990 to 04/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 1962 | 06/15/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/04/1990 | 06/14/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could cause loss of braking activity that couldresult in a truck crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Retorque brake pedal pivot bolts to specifications to prevent loosening. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brake pedal support.vehicle description: light trucks. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. | ||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
EA92041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/1992 | 03/09/1995 | FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
11/13/2002 | 1 | ||
*ohio traffic crash report* the vehicle caught on fire while in motion.*jg *jb | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
09/05/2000 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
10/20/1998 | 1 | ||
Engine fire (ohio crash report). | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
09/05/2000 | 1 | ||
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 |