1990 GMC C1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1990 GMC C1500 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).

2Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your C1500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1990 GMC C1500 recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 93V016Feb 1, 19931,702,880 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 90V170Sep 17, 1990194,243 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 GMC C1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train2
Seat Belts2
Electrical System1
Seats1
Tires1

What owners report

2000-11-20, Tires
THE BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/T TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND A BLOWOUT WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGE AND TIRES. *MJS
1997-01-06, Seat Belts
THE DRIVER'S SIDE RED RELEASE BUTTON BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT NOT TO LATCH INTO BELT BUCKLE. *AK
1996-02-12, Seat Belts
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE, RED RELEASE BUTTON HAS BROKEN. TT
1995-08-29, Seats
SIXTY-FORTY SPLIT SEAT; WHEN BRAKING, BACK REST WILL LEAN FORWARD W/ PASSENGER CAUSING ENTIRE BACK AND SEAT REST TO SLIDE FORWARD. KT
1995-08-17, Power Train
PURCHASE TRUCK NEW HAD TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION . TT

1990 GMC C1500 questions

Does the 1990 GMC C1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 GMC C1500: Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 GMC C1500?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Seat Belts (2), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 GMC C1500 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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