1990-1993 Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet C20 and others recall: automatic transmission

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on February 1, 1993. It covers about 1,702,880 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,702,880
reported: Feb 1, 1993
owners notified: Mar 13, 1993
related complaints: 50

Power train: automatic transmission

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

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet C10 1990-1993 1990 1991 1992 1993
Chevrolet C20 1990-1993 1990 1991 1992 1993
Chevrolet C30 1990-1993 1990 1991 1992 1993
Chevrolet K10 1990-1993 1990 1991 1992 1993
Chevrolet K20 1990-1993 1990 1991 1992 1993
Chevrolet K30 1990-1993 1990 1991 1992 1993
Chevrolet Suburban 1990-1992 1990 1991 1992
GMC C1500 1990-1993 1990 1991 1992 1993
GMC C2500 1990-1993 1990 1991 1992 1993
GMC C3500 1990-1993 1990 1991 1992 1993
GMC K1500 1990-1993 1990 1991 1992 1993
GMC K2500 1990-1993 1990 1991 1992 1993
GMC K3500 1990-1993 1990 1991 1992 1993
GMC Suburban 1990-1992 1990 1991 1992

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 50 complaints about transmission problems.

1990 Chevrolet C10 1991 Chevrolet C10 1992 Chevrolet C10 1993 Chevrolet C10 1990 Chevrolet C20 1991 Chevrolet C20 1992 Chevrolet C20 1993 Chevrolet C20 1990 Chevrolet C30 1991 Chevrolet C30 1992 Chevrolet C30 1993 Chevrolet C30

Questions about recall 93V016000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1993 Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet C20 and others automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 93V016000, reported on February 1, 1993, covers about 1,702,880 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 93V016000?

Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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