Driver's side seat belt was inoperable. Dealer claimed that seat belt. # 10-590-d manufactured by bendix, was no longer made. *ak consumer was notified via email to check with hemmings motor news for seat belt parts inquiries.
The worst 1990 Chevrolet Pickup problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Steering2
- Tires2
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Brakes4
- Steering2
- Tires2
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1990 Chevrolet Pickup owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Three out of four tires separated in one years time, total of 16000 miles.
Adjustable steering wheel column suddenly became loose. The steering wheel shifts from side to side as if it is about to seperate at the joint area. Is this the same problem that the 1995 trucks had with the shaft nut not being torqued to proper specs?
While stopping to back vehicle in driveway vehicle would not move. Left front wheel would not turn, and the right front was at an angle. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated it was the left front steering wheel spindle.
Front and rear brakes failed.
Gas lines have rusted out, causing fuel leakage underneath vehicle. Also, brake lines rusted out. Consumer has contacted dealer.
While driving down interstate suddenly the left rear tire exploded . No injuries were sustained.
The poor design of the oil cooling lines have caused a discharge of oil onto the highway *ak.
Brakes have always been soft.
Applied the brakes and the truck kept on going. The truck did not have any brakes. Driver had to pump the brakes very hard before the truck would stop. *ak consumer states problem occurs infrequently, notices problem happens when vehicle is stopped for the first time after sitting over night, dealer can not find any problems.
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Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet Pickup
Is the 1990 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet Pickup, fewer than a typical Pickup model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Chevrolet Pickup?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is steering (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet Pickup have?
No recalls on record.
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