1990 GMC Pick UP 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 Pick UP (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1990 GMC Pick UP. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by tires (2) and engine cooling (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 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.
- Brakes2 25%
- Tires2 25%
- Engine cooling1 13%
- Seat belts1 13%
- Steering1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Anti-lock brake system doesn't work as well as it should, owner said that when applying the brakes, they go all the way to the floor and not fully stopping the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #808978, filed 1997-02Tires: “While driving rear driver's side tire blew out. Consumer managed to pull over to change the tire. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. 2500 model, goodyear, workhorse, lt245/75r16.”
NHTSA complaint #10084033, filed 2004-08Seat belts: “This failure was the result of a rear und collision with my vehicke stopped. The vehicle that hit my truck was a small import traveling at about 40 MPH. Upon impact my head was snapped backeards and actually went through the rear window, shattering it and causing a concussion severe enough to cause me to to be unable to continue to work. There was no head restraint or bumper or pad extending hugh enough from the back of the seat to cussion the head. Latter modles (ie 1992) had an extended head rest. …”
NHTSA complaint #740423, filed 2001-02Complaints 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 Pick UP 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 Pick UP.
Other model years of the GMC Pick UP
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 22,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | 76,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 12 | 30,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 23 | 49,450 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 14 | 74,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 22 | 40,225 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 19 | 65,016 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 32 | 88,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 23 | 114,361 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 13 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 5 | 198,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 GMC Pick UP have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1990 GMC Pick UP as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 GMC Pick UP is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 1990 GMC Pick UP 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.