1990 Chevrolet C20 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1990 Chevrolet C20, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 1990 Chevrolet C20
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
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Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut.
Remedy: Retorque brake pedal pivot bolts to specifications to prevent loosening.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: Install newly designed fuel line routing bracket to prevent contact and, if necessary, replace fuel lines.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1990 Chevrolet C20 have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“*ohio traffic crash report* the vehicle caught on fire while in motion.*jg *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 13, 2003 · Engine and 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 le”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 7, 2000 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Chevrolet C20 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet C20 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 Chevrolet C20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Chevrolet C20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 Chevrolet C20 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 Chevrolet C20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 Chevrolet C20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 Chevrolet C20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Chevrolet C20 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Chevrolet C20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Chevrolet C20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 Chevrolet C20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 Chevrolet C20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 Chevrolet C20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 Chevrolet C20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 Chevrolet C20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Chevrolet C20 | 0 | 4 |
| 1985 Chevrolet C20 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 Chevrolet C20 | 0 | 3 |
| 1988 Chevrolet C20 | 5 | 3 |
| 1989 Chevrolet C20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 Chevrolet C20 | 3 | 5 |
| 1991 Chevrolet C20 | 1 | 6 |
| 1992 Chevrolet C20 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 Chevrolet C20 | 3 | 16 |
| 1994 Chevrolet C20 | 8 | 12 |
| 1995 Chevrolet C20 | 6 | 14 |
| 1996 Chevrolet C20 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 Chevrolet C20 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 Chevrolet C20 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Chevrolet C20 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Chevrolet C20 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1990 Chevrolet C20
How do I know if my 1990 Chevrolet C20 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1990 Chevrolet C20; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 90V015000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.