MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chevrolet C20

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1990 Chevrolet C20
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:44.813Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 5 complaints 1990 5 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 0 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 5 complaints 1990 5 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 0 complaints 2001
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 5 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001

1990: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19811
19821
19831
19844
19852
19860
19873
19883
19891
19905
19916
19922
199316
199412
199514
19960
19972
19980
20000
20010

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 5 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

*Ohio traffic crash report* the vehicle caught on fire while in motion.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-13

While driving, consumer smelled smoke and pulled over, he opened the hood and there was a fire in the engine compartment and the undercarriage compartment area was filled with smoke, there was fuel leaking and burning, the fire was possibly caused...

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-19

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Engine fire (Ohio crash report).

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-12-02

Vehicle speed control

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Suspension

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-02-09Fuel system, gasoline90V015000 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…

    Remedy: Install newly designed fuel line routing bracket to prevent contact and, if necessary, replace fuel lines.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1990-06-15Service brakes, hydraulic90V108000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity
  4. R
    1993-03-13Power train93V016000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Chevrolet C20 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V015000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 90V108000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 93V016000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Chevrolet C20 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet C20?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet C20 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.