1990 Chevrolet Pickup Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1990 Chevrolet Pickup, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Adjustable steering wheel column suddenly became loose. The steering wheel shifts from side to side as if it is about to seperate at the joint area. Is this the same problem that the 1995 trucks had with the shaft nut not being torqued to proper specs?”
NHTSA complaint #761312, filed 2002-04“While stopping to back vehicle in driveway vehicle would not move. Left front wheel would not turn, and the right front was at an angle. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated it was the left front steering wheel spindle.”
NHTSA complaint #892258, filed 2001-07Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
| 2001 | 1 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 21 | 28% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 13% |
| 1990 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet Pickup
4 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Chevrolet Pickup
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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