1990 Chevrolet C20 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 Chevrolet C20. 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 C20 1988–1993, C10 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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• 90V108000Jun 4, 19901,962 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
  Covers: Chevrolet C20 1990, K15 1990, C15 1990 +13 more

  Reported issue: Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut.

  Possible consequence: This could cause loss of braking activity that couldresult in a truck crash without prior warning.

  Remedy: Retorque brake pedal pivot bolts to specifications to prevent loosening.

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• 90V015000Jan 29, 199068 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Chevrolet C20 1990, GMC C15 1990, Chevrolet K10 1990 +8 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Install newly designed fuel line routing bracket to prevent contact and, if necessary, replace fuel lines.

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