On, june16/17, 2012, driving, our 1990 k3500, dually truck, we had two tires blowout, inside duals, one on drivers, one on passengers, rears. The whole tread, separated,from the cap. The tires did $5,000, damage, to our truck; we were lucky, we were not hurt. We filed a claim, with bfgoodwrich, tire manufacturer, as tires, were still under warranty, and only had 17,000 miles, on them, and were well taken care of, and properly, inflated.
The worst 1990 Chevrolet C3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
- Risk
- Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
- Remedy
- Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
Recall number 90V170000 · Recall details
What 1990 Chevrolet C3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Anti-lock brakes failed due to corrosion of the ABS master cylinder.
Poor brake performance.
Started vehicle, but unable to shift into gear (automatic). After restarting, engine running, transmission makes a whistling noise. Would go about 30mph, once in gear be for shifting again. Vehicle was towed to dealer.
When trying to place driver's side seat belt into belt buckle, the seat belt will not latch properly into buckle.
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Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet C3500
Is the 1990 Chevrolet C3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet C3500, fewer than a typical C3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Chevrolet C3500?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet C3500 have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
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