Recall 93V-016: 1988–1993 Chevrolet C10, 1988–1993 Chevrolet C20 and 12 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Feb 1, 1993, covering about 1,702,880 vehicles.
The problem
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
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 93V016000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet C10 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Chevrolet K10 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 | All years |
| GMC C1500 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| GMC C2500 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| GMC C3500 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| GMC K1500 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| GMC K2500 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| GMC K3500 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| GMC Suburban | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 93V-016?
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
How is recall 93V-016 fixed?
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.