1990 Chevrolet Pickup

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1990 Chevrolet Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:25.027Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 11 complaints 1990 11 1991: 16 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1990: 11 complaints 1990 11 1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1994 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1996 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1990: 11 complaints 1990 11 1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1994 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1996 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003

1990: 11 complaints

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YearComplaints
199011
199116
19928
199458
199579
199660
199775
199850
199939
200032
200117
200217
200310

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.

CRASH

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.

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FAQ

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.