1989 Chevrolet C10 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1989 Chevrolet C10. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V016000Feb 1, 19931,702,880 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Chevrolet C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993, GMC C1500 1988–1993 +11 more

  Reported issue: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

  Possible consequence: The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

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• 89V078000May 15, 19895,863 vehicles potentially affected
  Trailer hitches
  Covers: Chevrolet C10 1989, GMC K25 1989, Chevrolet K30 1989 +9 more

  Reported issue: There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads.

  Possible consequence: Fasteners could fail; if this occurs while traileris being pulled, hitch and trailer could separate and a vehicle crash couldoccur without prior warning.

  Remedy: Correct torque in trailer hitch fasteners to prevent trailer separation.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA92041Fuel system integrityClosed · Dec 8, 1992

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