1990 GMC 1500
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1990: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
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, 2004-10-25
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-07
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.
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While driving alternater caught on fire. Consumer needed a new alternater. Dealer said alternater was incorrectly installed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-16
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1990 GMC 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.