While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer pulled over , and saw that the passenger's side rear tire tread separated from the vehicle. Consumer changed the tire, and drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Firestone, fr480, p235/75r15, #dot number hdhl1pa066.*Ak
Vehicle safety record
1990 GMC 1500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1990 GMC 1500 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3) and the wheels & tires (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 1500 year, for its age
#129 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 GMC 1500 problems
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No recalls for the 1990 GMC 1500
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 GMC 1500. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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8 complaints about the 1990 GMC 1500
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The windshield wipers sporadically works causing little to no visibility. *Nlm
Consumer feels that engine for vehicle is cracked. Please provide further details.*Ak
Front brake rotors separated (inner steel hub and outer casting) on two occasions. Nlm
While driving alternater caught on fire. Consumer needed a new alternater. Dealer said alternater was incorrectly installed.*Ak
While driving about 65 left front tire had a tread separation. Tire never lost air pressure. Firestone atx p235/75r15. *Ak
Brakes feel soft when applied and require considerable effort to depress after a routine brake job.
Consumer was driving and the master cylinder blew out, pedal goes to the floor. *Ak
GMC 1500: every year compared
All 1500 years1990 GMC 1500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 GMC 1500 | 8 | 0 | F | |
| 1990 GMC C1500 | 7 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1990 GMC C2500 | 5 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1990 GMC C Series(light) | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1990 GMC C15 | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1990 GMC C Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 GMC 1500
Does the 1990 GMC 1500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 GMC 1500 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 GMC 1500?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3), wheels & tires (2), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 GMC 1500 had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 4, 1996 and the latest on October 25, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 GMC 1500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical GMC 1500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC 1500 years have the most complaints?
1994 (29), 1996 (24), 1990 (8). See every GMC 1500 year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 GMC 1500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data