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1990 Chevrolet B6 problems

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Owner complaints
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Recalls
2

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Vehicle speed controlReported December 28, 1992 · 6,656 vehicles affected
What is wrong
A manufacturing condition in the throttle body injector (tbi) unit might occur to allow the throttle cam lever to disengage from the throttle drive shaft.
Risk
If the throttle cam lever disengages from the throttledrive shaft, the engine could go to wide open throttle without prior warning.this loss of vehicle accelerator control could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Replace the throttle drive cover assembly.

Recall number 92V187000 · Recall details

Parking brake: drivelineReported February 19, 1991 · 14,044 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The parking brake drum attachment bolts may loosen and cause a driveline lockup condition when the bus is stopped or almost stopped.
Risk
Driveline lock-up could cause loss of vehicle controlwithout prior notice, and result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Remove all of the parking brake drum bolts, apply a retaining compound to new bolts, and torque the new bolts to specification.

Recall number 91V032000 · Recall details

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Is the 1990 Chevrolet B6 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet B6.

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How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet B6 have?

2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control and parking brake.

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