1990 Chevrolet Pickup
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
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
1990: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 79 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 75 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
2 of 11 total reports mention: tires.
Steering
2 of 11 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing arm and steering wheel/handle bar.
Seats
1 of 11 total reports mentions: seats.
Seat belts
1 of 11 total reports mentions: seat belts.
Show complaint excerpts
Driver's side seat belt was inoperable. Dealer claimed that seat belt. # 10-590-d manufactured by bendix, was no longer made. *ak consumer was notified via email to check with hemmings motor news for seat belt parts inquiries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-22
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1990 Chevrolet Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1990 Chevrolet Pickup 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 Pickup?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet Pickup 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.