1990 Chevrolet C15 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. LOOSE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
What could happen: THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ACTIVITY THAT COULDRESULT IN A TRUCK CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix: RETORQUE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS TO PREVENT LOOSENING.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1990 C15.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 90V108000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Summary: LOOSE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ACTIVITY THAT COULDRESULT IN A TRUCK CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: RETORQUE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS TO PREVENT LOOSENING.
Notes: SYSTEM: BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Seat belts (4), Body / structure (2), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Transmission / drivetrain (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
04/30/1998 · Body / structure
PAINT IS PEEELING OFF, EXPOSING PRIMER.
04/24/1998 · Body / structure
ORIGINAL PAINT PEELED OFF.
11/20/1997 · Brakes · crash
BRAKES APPLIED, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, NO RESPONSE FROM ANTI- LOCK BRAKES AND ITS WARNING SYSTEMS. FINALE: VEHICLE CRASH. *AK
02/23/1996 · Seat belts
DRIVER/FT. PASSENGER/REAR MIDDLE PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE WILL NO FASTEN. *AK
02/23/1996 · Seat belts
DRIVER/FT. PASSENGER/REAR MIDDLE PASSENGER SEATBELT BUCKLE WILL NO FASTEN. *AK
11/01/1995 · Brakes
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON IT WILL NOT GO OFF . TT THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES DID NOT FEEL AS THOUGH THEY WERE APPLIED. *YH
10/10/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
A/T: DRIVESHAFT MADE OUT OF ALUMINUM, HAS FIBER GLASS SLEEVE, MOISTURE CAUSED CORROSION AT REAR END OF DRIVESHAFT; DRIVESHAFT FAILED; LOSS VEHICLE POWER. TT
06/28/1995 · Seat belts
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE LATCH FAILURE. *AK