Model year record

1990 Chevrolet C15

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 9 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V108000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,962
Reported to NHTSA
1990-06-04
Owners notified
1990-06-15

Defect description

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

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ACTIVITY THAT COULDRESULT IN A TRUCK CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

RETORQUE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS TO PREVENT LOOSENING.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Structure: frame and members2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1

The 1989 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.