1990 Chevrolet Silverado Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1990 Chevrolet Silverado, 4% of the 25 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.
“At a speed of 65mph, my truck suddenly accelerated and the engine revved up to the max RPM. I attempted to downshift, but the clutch would not engage and since I was approaching an of-ramp I put both feet on the brake, but could not stop, so I turned off the key, but had to swerve off to the grass to avoid crashing into the line of traffic stopped in the off-ramp. I waited a few moments to stop shaking and realized a noxious burning smell was filling the cab and I thought my truck was on fire. I waited a few panicky moments and restarted it and eased onto the feeder rd.and into a muffler shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #704377, filed 1999-03Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 23 | 4% |
| 2003 | 29 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 3% |
| 2001 | 38 | 4% |
| 2000 | 83 | 6% |
| 1999 | 95 | 6% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet Silverado
10 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Chevrolet Silverado
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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