Model year record

1990 Chevrolet C2500 recalls & problems

The 1990 Chevrolet C2500 has 3 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints6filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 24, 2007

Equipment

Recall 07E088000121,680 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Seat beltsSep 17, 1990

Front › Anchorage

Recall 90V170000194,243 vehicles

Problem: TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
Risk: INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SUDDEN STOP; TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 209.
Fix: PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

C2500 Pickup 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

C2500 Pickup 2WD Diesel

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,650/year to fuel

C2500 Pickup 2WD Diesel

17mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Diesel

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,650/year to fuel

C2500 Pickup 2WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 16 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

C2500 Pickup 2WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

C2500 Pickup 2WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

C2500 Pickup 2WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

C2500 Pickup 2WD

13mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 14 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

C2500 Pickup 2WD

13mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 16 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

C2500 Pickup 2WD

13mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

C2500 Pickup 2WD

12mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 13 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Manual 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,600/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	3	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission	2	1	2	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer › Motor; Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core	2	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	1	0	0	—
StructureBody › Door	1	0	0	—
Parking brakeConventional	1	0	0	—
Tires	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE 2500 WITH ACCC AMERICAN PROSPECT A/T TIRES, LINE SIZE 235/85R 16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT TIRES SHREDDED AT THE SIDEWALL. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08T007000 (TIRES: SIDEWALL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 5, 2011
Vehicle speed control
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING THE PARKING BREAK LIGHT FLASHES, THE CRUSE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T TURN OFF. THE HEATER DOESN'T TURN OFF. THE PIN IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BROKE AND THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE HOOD AND TOP OF THE TRUCK.
Aug 8, 1998
Power train
THIS IS A PROBLEM CENTERED ON THE ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER. APPROXIMATLY AT LEAST ONCE WITHIN EVERY 50 MILES THE SPEEDOMETER WILL FAIL. THE MOST DANGEROUS RESULT OF THIS FAILURE IS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH WILL LOCK UP THE REAR BRAKES IF THIS SITUATION (DISENGAGEMENT OF THE SPEEDOMETER) OCCURS AT THE SAME TIME AS BRAKING IS OCCURING!!!!!!! BRAKES FUNCTION NORMALY AFTER THE FAILURE HOWEVER. WITHOUT THE SPEEDOMETER FUNCTIONING THE DASHBOARD WARNINGS ALSO ENGAGE. I HAVE FOUND THAT A QUICK 'RAP' TO THE DASHBOARD WILL RE-ENGAGE THE SPEEDOMETER AND CURE THE PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THE SITUATION MAY BE CAUSED BY 'COLD SOLDER JOINTS' WHERE THE ORIGINAL SOLDER CONNECTIONS HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE…
Dec 5, 1997
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTION ED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL IN DIFFERENT DIRRECTIONS.
Apr 15, 1992
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON WET SURFACES , INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. OWNER STATES THAT THERE IS ARE NO REAR BRAKES . THE BRAKES IN THE REAR HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Nov 14, 1997
Power train › Automatic transmissionFire2 injuries
TRANSMISSION FLUID EXPELLED THROUGH THE FILLER TUBE CAUSED ENGINE FIRE.
Apr 15, 1996

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.