1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
37
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
The 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO has received a total of 37 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (5 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (3 complaints), and Steering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
37 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
STEERING COLUMN ON 1990 CHEVROLET C 1500 (SILVERADO) IS VERY LOOSE AND FEELS DISCONNECTED. STEERING WHEEL MOVES VERTICALLY OVER ONE INCH AND ENTIRE COLUMN SHAKES. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PICKUP. HE STATED SINCE PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAD POOR BRAKE STOPPING ABILITY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FROM 5 MPH AND UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HIS INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THE REAR BRAKE LINE PINCHED UNDER A HOT RIVET CAUSING A DECREASE IN BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS ALSO CAUSED A FAILURE IN THE BRAKE FLUID REACHING THE REAR BRAKES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE AND TWO REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE REPLACED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. SINCE THE REPAIRS, BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE IMPROVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7300 AND THE CURRENT WAS 156,000.
I HAVE BOUGHT A UNIROYAL LAREDO TIRE AND NOT USED BUT 900 MILES ON IT AND IT BUBBLED ON THE INSIDE COULD HAVE BLEW OUT WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY THANK GOD A TRUCKER TOLD ME I HAD A 3 YEAR OLD CHILD WITH ME. * TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT, SIZE LT 245/75 R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THEN A LOUD BANGING SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT THOUGHT THAT THE ENGINE FELL OUT AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD NOT BLOWN OUT, HOWEVER, THE TREAD SEPARATED TO REVEAL THE STEEL BELTS. THE TIRE DID NOT DEFLATE. THE CONTACT PLACED THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT A NAIL COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 90% OF TREAD REMAINING. SHE STILL HAS THE TIRES ALONG WITH PICTURES. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 213,070.
SEATBELTS KEEP BREAKING ON MY 1990 CHEVY SILVERALDO C/K 1500 PICKUP. LITTLE PLASTIC PIECES INSIDE THE FEMALE PART OF THE LATCHING DEVICE. KNOW OF OTHER PEOPLE AND OTHER VEHICLES WITH WITH SAME PROBLEM. ALL SEATBELTS ARE BROKEN IN MY TRUCK.
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Safety Rating for the 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SILVERADO
- 1985 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 3 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 2 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 18 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 24 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO (current)
- 1991 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 18 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 51 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 77 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 235 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 331 complaints
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