1990 Volkswagen Gli
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 Volkswagen Gli. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1990 Volkswagen Gli. Newest first.
The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle IS placed in a forward or reverse gear.
Remedy
Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
While driving down the high way my heater core burst shooting coolant into the floors and on to my legs in side the car. As of yet my heater core has just been by passed due to me awaiting a hopeful good will from vwoa. *Jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10026848Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
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