1990 CHEVROLET G SERIES
1 recalls, 2 complaints - 6 TSBs
90V074000 Apr 16, 1990
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
IMPROPERLY TORQUED TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE.
Consequence
IF TIE ROD SEPARATES AND AFFECTED WHEEL HITS A HUMP OR IS SUBJECTED TO MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING FORCES, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE TIE ROD CLAMPS AND RE-ADJUST TOE-IN AS NECESSARY.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Jul 30, 1995
ENGINE NOISE. *SD
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 12, 1995
TRANSMISSION LEAK, CAUSING FIRE. *SD
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 CHEVROLET G SERIES
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
000604002
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT
376105
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW
376602A
Jan 1, 1995
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW CAST IRON EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL GASKET TO CORRECT ENGINE NOISE CONDITION. *TW
461506
Jan 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
REAR AND SIDE CARGO DOOR LATCH RATTLES. *TW
467108
Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION EXTENTION SEAL LEAKS. *TW
461102
Nov 1, 1994
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
INSUFFICIENT HEATER PERFORMANCE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET G SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA98023
Opened: Oct 7, 1998 , Closed: Nov 30, 1998
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
ALLEGED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE INSTALLED SO IT RUBS AGAINST THE BRAKE PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET.ONE SCHOOL BUS FIRE HAS OCCURRED.
SQ98005
Opened: Apr 14, 1998 , Closed: Nov 10, 1998
FUEL LEAK FROM VAPOR CANISTER
There is no summary currently available
PE98013
Opened: Mar 2, 1998 , Closed: Oct 7, 1998
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
ALLEGED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS IS INSTALLED SO IT RUBS AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET.EVENTUALLY, THE HARNESS INSULATION IS WORN AWAY AND A SHORT OCCURS.ONE SCHOOL BUS FIRE IS ALLEGED TO HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT.
CHEVROLET G SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET G SERIES across all model years (1967, 2007).
16
Total Recalls
116
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET G SERIES - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 17 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1990 (current) | 1 | 2 | |
| 1989 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |