1990 GMC C1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 GMC C1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1990 GMC C1500. The part named most often is seat belts, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and electrical system (1). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the anchorage filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
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.
- Seat belts2 29%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Seats1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V016000Feb 1, 1993Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: GMC C1500 1988–1993, Chevrolet C10 1988–1993, C20 1988–1993 +11 more
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
- 90V170000Sep 17, 1990Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: GMC C1500 1989–1990, K1500 1989–1990, K3500 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 GMC C1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 GMC C1500.
Other model years of the GMC C1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 15 | 29,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 32 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 25 | 55,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 21 | 75,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 17 | 112,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 5 | 112,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 GMC C1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1990 GMC C1500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 GMC C1500 is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1990 GMC C1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. 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.