MYRModel Year Report

1990 GMC C15

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1990 GMC C15
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:56:28.175Z

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
2

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 2 complaints 1990 2 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 2 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 2 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996

1990: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19820
19850
19860
19881
19891
19902
19911
19926
19937
19947
199510
19964

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Electrical system

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The alternator failed while driving and caused a fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-11

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-02-09Fuel system, gasoline90V015000 On c and k models, feed and or return fuel lines can contact the automatic transmission shift linkage cordon shaft. In addition, on k models lines may also contact front propshaft. In either case…

    Remedy: Install newly designed fuel line routing bracket to prevent contact and, if necessary, replace fuel lines.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1990-06-15Service brakes, hydraulic90V108000 Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut.

    Remedy: Retorque brake pedal pivot bolts to specifications to prevent loosening.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires

Buy-smart checklist

1990 GMC C15 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V015000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 90V108000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 GMC C15 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 C15?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 GMC C15 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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