1990 Chevrolet C20 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Chevrolet C20 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet C20. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and suspension (1). Of all complaints, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling3 60%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
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)”
NHTSA complaint #557968, filed 2000-12Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V016000Feb 1, 1993Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Chevrolet C20 1988–1993, C10 1988–1993, GMC C1500 1988–1993 +11 more
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
- 90V108000Jun 4, 1990Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkagesCovers: Chevrolet C20 1990, K15 1990, C15 1990 +13 more
Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut.
- 90V015000Jan 29, 1990Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Chevrolet C20 1990, GMC C15 1990, Chevrolet K10 1990 +8 more
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.
Recall details for the 1990 Chevrolet C20 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Chevrolet C20.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C20
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 14 | 196,930 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 12 | — | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 16 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Chevrolet C20 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet C20 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Chevrolet C20 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.
Has the 1990 Chevrolet C20 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.