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1990 Chevrolet K3500 problems

The most common problem on the 1990 Chevrolet K3500 is body and structure. It has fewer complaints than a typical K3500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Worst area
Body

The worst 1990 Chevrolet K3500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls 1

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported September 17, 1990 · 194,243 vehicles affected
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

See all 1 recalls for the 1990 Chevrolet K3500

What 1990 Chevrolet K3500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Body · 35,800 miles · VT

Consumer states that the pins on driver's side door hinge have worn out after two years. Consumer states the doors swing open at any time. *ak

Filed Nov 16, 2000 · Visibility · OH

Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver.

Filed Dec 10, 1996 · Electrical, Suspension · SD · fire

Was driving down the highway and the alternator caught on fire . Consumer states the bearing also locked up, the alternator caused the ABS brake and regular brake light fuses to blow.

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Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet K3500

Is the 1990 Chevrolet K3500 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet K3500, fewer than a typical K3500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Chevrolet K3500?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet K3500 have?

1 recall, covering seat belts.

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