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1990 Chevrolet C30: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 1993

3
recalls
2
owner complaints
0
fire reports
-
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest C30 years (#5 of 5 by complaints, age-adjusted)
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Common problems

Computed from 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 2 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)1 complaint
Parking Brake1 complaint
“When driving on wet an dry pavement and applying force to the brake pedal, the brake pedal goes to the floor, causing the rear ABS brakes to lock up. *ak*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 1990

Recalls - 3 campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES90V108000 · Jun 1990

LOOSE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.

Remedy: RETORQUE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS TO PREVENT LOOSENING.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS90V015000 · Jan 1990

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.

Remedy: INSTALL NEWLY DESIGNED FUEL LINE ROUTING BRACKET TO PREVENT CONTACT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE FUEL LINES.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION93V016000 · Feb 1993

UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1990 Chevrolet C30 reliable?

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Chevrolet C30. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.

Does the 1990 Chevrolet C30 have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.