Recall 93V-016
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1990 to 1993 Chevrolet C10 and 13 other models: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 93V-016
- Reported
- February 1, 1993
- Vehicles affected
- 1,702,880 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
The risk
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
The fix
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions.
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet C10 1990 to 1993
- Chevrolet C20 1990 to 1993
- Chevrolet C30 1990 to 1993
- Chevrolet K10 1990 to 1993
- Chevrolet K20 1990 to 1993
- Chevrolet K30 1990 to 1993
- Chevrolet Suburban 1990 to 1992
- GMC C1500 1990 to 1993
- GMC C2500 1990 to 1993
- GMC C3500 1990 to 1993
- GMC K1500 1990 to 1993
- GMC K2500 1990 to 1993
- GMC K3500 1990 to 1993
- GMC Suburban 1990 to 1992