MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chevrolet G Series

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1990 Chevrolet G Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:47.596Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 3 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 2 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1995: 13 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 6 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 3 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 2 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 2 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 12 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007

1990: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19875
19880
19893
19902
19913
19926
199316
199412
199513
19966
19976
19984
19992
20003
20010
20020
20030
20050
20060
20070

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Transmission leak, causing fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-01

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Engine noise.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-11

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-05-08Steering90V074000 Improperly torqued tie rod clamp fasteners could allow the tie rod to loosen and eventually separate.

    Remedy: Properly torque tie rod clamps and re-adjust toe-in as necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Chevrolet G Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V074000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Chevrolet G Series 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 G Series?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet G Series have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.