Recalls for 1988 Chevrolet C20

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 1993-02-04
Description
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

Consequence
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1987-09-03
Description
Right and left hand brake hose may contact the wheel or tire in a full turn.

Consequence
If the hose makes contact with the wheel or tire it willeventually wear the hose to a point of rupture, resulting in a loss of thefront brakes.  Loss of front brakes would increase the stopping distance whenminimum time is required and could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Install new repositioning brackets for the front brake hoses.

Notes
System: brake/hosevehicle description: trucks

DEFECT #3 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1987-08-17
Description
Cruise control cable lock mechanism may self disengage causing erratic operation or throttle not returning to idle.

Consequence
Engine speed would not decrease; loss of acceleratorcontrol could result in a crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Install a clamp around the lock tab of cruise control.

Notes
System: cruise controlvehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks with cruise control.

DEFECT #4 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Posted on: 1987-08-17
Description
Trucks may have cracked or broken door striker nuts, which do not conform to fmvss 206.

Consequence
In a collision, cracked or broken striker nut couldallow door to open unexpectedly and possibly cause injury to occupants.

Corrective Action
Replace existing door striker nuts.

Notes
System: door locks/fmvss 206.vehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks.

DEFECT #5 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 1987-08-17
Description
One or both of outer tie rod nuts may be loose and not crimped.

Consequence
Loss of one or both nuts could lead to tie roddisengaging from steering knuckle resulting in possible loss of steeringcontrol and possibly a crash.

Corrective Action
Replace tie rod and knuckle and set toe-in.

Notes
System: steering/tie rod nuts.vehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks.