1990 Chevrolet C1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 32%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 177,245miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Chevrolet C1500, 32% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 177,245 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on city street at approx 30 MPH, stop light changed to red as I approached. Was close to intersection, pressed hard on brake pedal and it started slowing vehicle, then after about .5 seconds, pedal went to floor with minimal braking at that point. Did not lose control of vehicle, as speed was low enough that what was left of the hydralic system stopped vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080463, filed 2004-07, 177,245 miles“Reporting now because I have brake warning lite and no apparent reason for it. First and second failures of iso valve were not loss of brakes, only a squishy feeling. I note a current recall on 91-96 GM units that seems to be related to this problem. Need advice on how to attempt recovery of over $500 worth of repairs that I paid for which now appear to be a factory defect and I now have a brake warning lite which may be the same assembly going bad again!. Note recall is limited to 91 to 96 units and I am a 90. Nevertheless I want to try. Dealer has been service has been exceptional. …”
NHTSA complaint #709371, filed 1999-07“On several occasions the brakes would lock up on passenger's side, causing vehicle to lose control. Also, the brake line underneath is too close to exhaust manifold. This condition is causing the brake fluid to heat up and overheat the rotors, causing brake failure. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #824325, filed 1998-06Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 41 | 18% |
| 1995 | 39 | 19% |
| 1994 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 | 10 | 16% |
| 1992 | 5 | 12% |
| 1991 | 15 | 38% |
| 1990 | 7 | 32% |
| 1989 | 8 | 24% |
| 1988 | 11 | 34% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet C1500
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Chevrolet C1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology