1990 Chevrolet C25Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1990 Chevrolet C25, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 1996. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Chevrolet C25 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1990 Chevrolet C25 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 90V-108 · Jun 4, 1990 · 1,962 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1990 vs. every other C25 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C25 median. How we score

'86'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What C25 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING, FROM REARVIEW MIRROR, NOTICED SMOKE, PULLED OVER, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER DASH;WITHIN MOMENTS, INTENSE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER DASH. *AK
Complaint 983819 · Apr 30, 1996

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