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1990 Chevrolet C10 problems

The most common problem on the 1990 Chevrolet C10 is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical C10 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
2
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1990 Chevrolet C10 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls 2

Power train: automatic transmissionReported February 1, 1993 · 1,702,880 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk
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.

Recall number 93V016000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported January 29, 1990 · 68 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 90V015000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Engine compartment firesOpened July 29, 1994, closed July 31, 1996

An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.

EA94029

Fuel system integrityOpened December 8, 1992, closed March 9, 1995

There is no summary currently available

EA92041

What 1990 Chevrolet C10 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 5, 1999 · Brakes · NE

When applying the brakes the front brakes stopped, but the back wheels kept spinning. Dealer couldn't fix the problem.

Filed Jan 3, 1996 · Visibility · OH

Heater defroster becomes inoperative while driving. This is an intermittent problem. Tt

Filed Oct 31, 1995 · Transmission · CA

Automatic transmission fluid overheats, gears do not engaged fully, can smell burnt tranmission fluid, involved in recall 93v016000 dealer only inpected problem

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Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet C10

Is the 1990 Chevrolet C10 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet C10, fewer than a typical C10 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Chevrolet C10?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).

How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet C10 have?

2 recalls, covering power train and fuel system, gasoline.

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