- The problem
- Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut.
- The risk
- This could cause loss of braking activity that couldresult in a truck crash without prior warning.
- The fix
- Retorque brake pedal pivot bolts to specifications to prevent loosening.
Vehicle safety record
1990 GMC C15 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1990 GMC C15 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 1990 for the pedals and linkages. For comparison, the 1989 has 1 and the 1991 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical C15 year, for its age
#190 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 GMC C15 problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1990 GMC C15 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On c and k models, feed and or return fuel lines can contact the automatic transmission shift linkage cordon shaft. In addition, on k models lines may also contact front propshaft. In either case the fuel lines could be damaged resulting in a fuel leak.
- The risk
- A hole could be rubbed through these fuel lines, allowing fuel leakage near exhaust crossover pipe; this could result in an engine compartment fire that could spread to the passenger compartment.
- The fix
- Install newly designed fuel line routing bracket to prevent contact and, if necessary, replace fuel lines.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1990 GMC C15
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The alternator failed while driving and caused a fire. *Ak *nlm
Three time during emergency brake stop, brake failed, possible booster failure. Tt
GMC C15: every year compared
All C15 years1990 GMC C15 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 GMC C15 | 2 | 2 | C | |
| 1990 GMC 1500 | 8 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 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 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 C15
Does the 1990 GMC C15 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1990 GMC C15: pedals and linkages (June 1990); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (January 1990). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 GMC C15?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 GMC C15 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 10, 1995 and the latest on June 11, 1996. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 GMC C15 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC C15 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 C15 years have the most complaints?
1995 (10), 1993 (7), 1994 (7). See every GMC C15 year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 GMC C15 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