MYRModel Year Report

1990 GMC 1500

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1990 GMC 1500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:34:31.480Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1994: 29 complaints 1994 1996: 24 complaints 1996 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1990: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19853
19908
199429
199624
19970
19980
19990
20000

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

TIRES

2 of 8 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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WHILE DRIVING A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER , AND SAW THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CHANGED THE TIRE, AND DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041025

VISIBILITY

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

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THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPORADICALLY WORKS CAUSING LITTLE TO NO VISIBILITY. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030507

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 8 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING ALTERNATER CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATER. DEALER SAID ALTERNATER WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20001116

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 GMC 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 GMC 1500 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 GMC 1500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 GMC 1500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.