Tl* the contact owns a 1990 chevrolet cheyenne 2500 with accc american prospect a/t tires, line size 235/85r 16. The contact stated that the two front tires shredded at the sidewall. The contact found that there was a recall for the tires. The manufacturer stated that the tires were not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08t007000 (tires: sidewall). The failure mileage was unavailable. The VIN was unavailable.
The worst 1990 Chevrolet C2500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
- Risk
- Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
- Remedy
- Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
Recall number 90V170000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Chevrolet C2500 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1990 Chevrolet C2500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 16-22 | 15-18 |
| 6.2L 8‑cyl Diesel | RWD | 15-16 | 18-20 | 17 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13-14 | 14-18 | 13-15 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11-12 | 13-17 | 12-13 |
What 1990 Chevrolet C2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The anti-lock braking system stopped working the parking break light flashes, the cruse control doesn't work the windshield wipers don't turn off. The heater doesn't turn off. The pin in the driver side door broke and the paint is peeling off the hood and top of the truck.
This is a problem centered on the electronic speedometer. Approximatly at least once within every 50 miles the speedometer will fail. The most dangerous result of this failure is the anti-lock brake system which will lock up the rear brakes if this situation (disengagement of the speedometer) occurs at the same time as braking is occuring!!!!!!! Brakes function normaly after the failure however. Without the speedometer functioning the dashboard warnings also engage. I have found that a quick 'rap' to the dashboard will re-engage the speedometer and cure the problem. I believe the situation may be caused by 'cold solder joints' where the original solder connections have separated from the posts allowing intermittant connections. I did attempt to re-solder the visible connections at the back of the dashboard component with mixed results: the problem appears to have diminished from a likely failure of within every 10-20 miles to a likely failure within every 50 miles. As stated above, this is a potentialy dangerous situation as brake lock-up can occur during it.
Abs brakes malfunction ed, causing vehicle to pull in different dirrections.
When brakes are applied on wet surfaces , intermittently the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. Owner states that there is are no rear brakes . The brakes in the rear has been replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer have been notified.
Transmission fluid expelled through the filler tube caused engine fire.
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Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet C2500
Is the 1990 Chevrolet C2500 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet C2500, fewer than a typical C2500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Chevrolet C2500?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet C2500 have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Chevrolet C2500 get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Chevrolet C2500 range from 12 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 14-15 city and 16-22 highway.
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