MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chevrolet C30

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1990 Chevrolet C30
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:59:33.001Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C30 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1990: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19841
19850
19861
19872
19881
19890
19902
19911
19922
19934
19947
19959
19965
19974
19982

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 19961210

PARKING BRAKE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: parking brake.

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THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL WON'T LOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951207

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900209 — fuel system, gasoline

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

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

Campaign 90V015000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19900615 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 90V108000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19921208 — EA (closed 19950309)

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

R 19930313 — power train

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.

Campaign 93V016000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940729 — EA (closed 19960731)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Chevrolet C30 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V015000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V108000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V016000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Chevrolet C30 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 C30?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet C30 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.