Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1990 GMC C1500, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train2
- Seat belts2
- Seats1
- Tires1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What GMC told its dealers about the 1990 GMC C1500: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 634339 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation