1990 Chevrolet C1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Chevrolet C1500, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,150 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.
“1990 chevy C1500 1/2 ton stepside pickup truck. General grabber ap tires. Size 235/75/r15 m+s made in mexico other numbers on tire:ok-47410 p5501 25855 021943. 147,300 miles on vehicle when left rear tire blew out at approximately 70mph. Tread separation caused significant damage to truck, ripping fender mounts off in 4 places, tearing the fuel filler neck from fuel door opening and tearing off the gas cap. Fiberglass on bottom of stepside fender was heavily damaged. Truck was in otherwise good operating condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10199007, filed 2007-08, 147,300 miles“Gas tank leaking due to contact with retaining straps. Also cruise control sometimes engages by itself without input or action.**** dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****752237.”
NHTSA complaint #10006457, filed 2001-09, 93,000 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet C1500
7 complaintsSeat belts
3 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.
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