1990 Chevrolet K10 Problems: 2 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1990 Chevrolet K10 problems

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

Seats
1
Transmission
1

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Seats
1
Transmission
1

Recalls 3

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotorReported August 2, 1993 · 341,364 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Risk: Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy: Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.

Recall number 93V119000 · Recall details

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 K10 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 30, 1995 · Transmission · IN · fire

The vehicle has caught on fire due to transmission fluid. His truck is part of the recall but chevrolet is not trying to honor it. Please describe. Tt

Filed Jun 15, 1995 · Seats · WI · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was at a stop impact 6:00 position driver seat track broke causing seat back failure and driver hit his head on rear window. Tt

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Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet K10

Is the 1990 Chevrolet K10 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet K10, fewer than a typical K10 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Chevrolet K10?

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

How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet K10 have?

3 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, power train and fuel system, gasoline.

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1990 Chevrolet K10 problems