1990 GMC 1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1990 GMC 1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 reports).

0Recalls
8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1990 GMC 1500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1990 GMC 1500.

Most common 1990 GMC 1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Tires2
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Visibility1

What owners report

2004-10-25, Tires
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
2003-05-07, Visibility
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPORADICALLY WORKS CAUSING LITTLE TO NO VISIBILITY. *NLM
2001-07-13, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER FEELS THAT ENGINE FOR VEHICLE IS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
2001-02-27, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS SEPARATED (INNER STEEL HUB AND OUTER CASTING) ON TWO OCCASIONS. NLM
2000-11-16, Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING ALTERNATER CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATER. DEALER SAID ALTERNATER WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.*AK

1990 GMC 1500 questions

Does the 1990 GMC 1500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1990 GMC 1500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 GMC 1500?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Tires (2), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 GMC 1500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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