MYRModel Year Report

1990 GMC Pickup

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1990 GMC Pickup
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:28:58.164Z

Only 5 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 5 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 Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1990: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
19905
19910
19925
19932
19947
199514
19968
199722
199814
199923
200012
20015
20025

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, STARTED TO MAKE A TURN INTO INTERSECTION, STEERING WHIEEL CAME OFF COLUMN, THE WHEELS LOCKED UP; LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE; HAD VEHICLE TOWED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960909

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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THIS FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF A REAR UND COLLISION WITH MY VEHICKE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE THAT HIT MY TRUCK WAS A SMALL IMPORT TRAVELING AT ABOUT 40 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010212

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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VIBRATION OF OIL LINE & TRANSMISSION FLUID LINE CAUSES A HOLE TO WEAR INTO THE OIL LINE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950620

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 GMC Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 GMC 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 GMC Pickup?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 GMC Pickup have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.