1990 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 53 |
| 1996 | 49 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 40 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
3 of 11 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and frame and members.
Tires
2 of 11 total reports mention: tires.
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The consumer states while driving the passengers front tire blewout. The tire's entire sidewall shredded. Tire info: firestone P225/70R15 DOT o. Ela6cnj1402, with 60K miles on the tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-03
Seat belts
2 of 11 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
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Takata seat belts failed to lock.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-21
Service brakes
2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing starter assembly and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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Starter failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-27
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1993-01-05Defect petitionClosed 1993-05-11 Antilock brakes
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1990 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.