1990 Chevrolet C1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Chevrolet C1500, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Driver's seat belt does not buckle prperly.which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. Dealer will replace seat belt system at the owner's expense. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #841534, filed 1999-07“Passenger's seat belt buckle has broken, causing the seat belt assembly to become inoperable. Consumer stated that the manufacturer no longer makes the parts to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #857760, filed 2000-03“Both passengers' middle seat and driver's seat belts will not stay engaged in the buckle assembly, causing the seat belts to be inoperative. Consumer has contacted the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #822925, filed 1998-04Related recalls
- 90V170000Sep 17, 1990Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.Covers: Chevrolet C1500 1989–1990, GMC C1500 1989–1990, K1500 1989–1990 +9 more
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet C1500
7 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 Nov 1, 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