1990 GMC 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 GMC 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1990 GMC 1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by tires (2) and electrical system (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns 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.
- Brakes3 38%
- Tires2 25%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Engine cooling1 13%
Example complaints
Tires: “While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer pulled over , and saw that the passenger's side rear tire tread separated from the vehicle. Consumer changed the tire, and drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Firestone, fr480, p235/75r15, #DOT number hdhl1pa066.”
NHTSA complaint #10097676, filed 2004-10Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1990 GMC 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 GMC 1500.
Other model years of the GMC 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 24 | 74,890 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 29 | 111,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 GMC 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1990 GMC 1500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 GMC 1500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 1990 GMC 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.