1990 GMC 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 GMC 1500
The 1990 GMC 1500 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tirestreadbelt (2 complaints), Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 GMC 1500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 GMC 1500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1990 GMC 1500
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 GMC 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
Safety Rating for the 1990 GMC 1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 GMC 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 GMC 1500
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1990 GMC 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
100401 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
THIS MESSAGE STATES THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL MEG, OR THE FLOOR, AFTER TOWING OR HAULING HEAVY LOADS UP LONG GRADES AND OCCURS EASIER AT HIGH TEMPERATURES ON 1996 THROUGH 1999 PICKUPS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 GMC 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC 1500
- 1985 GMC 1500 — 4 complaints
- 1990 GMC 1500 (current)
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