1990 Chevrolet C3500 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Chevrolet C3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet C3500. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and seat belts (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 84,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 40%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Seat belts1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “On, june16/17, 2012, driving, our 1990 k3500, dually truck, we had two tires blowout, inside duals, one on drivers, one on passengers, rears. The whole tread, separated,from the cap. The tires did $5,000, damage, to our truck; we were lucky, we were not hurt. We filed a claim, with bfgoodwrich, tire manufacturer, as tires, were still under warranty, and only had 17,000 miles, on them, and were well taken care of, and properly, inflated.”
NHTSA complaint #10465728, filed 2012-07, 84,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 84,000 and 84,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 90V170000Sep 17, 1990Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Chevrolet C3500 1989–1990, GMC C1500 1989–1990, K1500 1989–1990 +9 more
Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
Recall details for the 1990 Chevrolet C3500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Chevrolet C3500.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C3500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 26 | 20,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 47 | 143,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 18 | 57,216 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 15 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 8 | 71,145 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | 84,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 7 | 35,200 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C3500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Chevrolet C3500 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet C3500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Chevrolet C3500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.
Has the 1990 Chevrolet C3500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Chevrolet C3500 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 84,000 miles and the middle half falls between 84,000 and 84,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.