Chevrolet G Series 1990
Model G Series made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and power train. There was one recall concerning steering .
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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STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
90V074000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1989 to 11/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 242 | 05/08/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/16/1990 | 04/30/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Improperly torqued tie rod clamp fasteners could allow the tie rod to loosen and eventually separate. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If tie rod separates and affected wheel hits a hump or is subjected to moderate to heavy braking forces, this could result in loss ofsteering control and a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Properly torque tie rod clamps and re-adjust toe-in as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering - tie rod clamps.vehicle description: truck, van. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
461102 | 11/01/1994 | 37844 | Insufficient heater performance. *tw | 01/11/1995 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
000604002 | 01/01/2000 | 609709 | Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent glow plug replacement. *tt | 04/06/2000 | |
376105 | 02/01/1995 | 93-6A-111 | 39304 | Cold engine knock. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
376602A | 01/01/1995 | 37-66-02 | 39070 | New cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket to correct engine noise condition. *tw | 03/06/1995 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
461506 | 01/01/1995 | 39074 | Rear and side cargo door latch rattles. *tw | 03/06/1995 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
467108 | 12/01/1994 | 37942 | Transmission extention seal leaks. *tw | 02/08/1995 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
07/30/1995 | 0 | ||
Engine noise. *sd | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
04/12/1995 | 2 | ||
Transmission leak, causing fire. *sd | |||
SEATS | |||
12/20/1994 | 0 | ||
Driver's seat broke at frame weld, causing seat back to collapse upon braking/loss of control. *aw | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
11/08/1994 | 8 | ||
Driver's door post crack, preventing door from closing tightly. *aw | |||
10/21/1994 | 5 | ||
Post in driver's door frame cracked, preventing door from closing tightly. *skd |