While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer pulled over , and saw that the passenger's side rear tire tread separated from the vehicle. Consumer changed the tire, and drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Firestone, fr480, p235/75r15, #dot number hdhl1pa066.
The worst 1990 GMC 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Tires2
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Visibility1
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- Brakes3
- Tires2
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 GMC 1500 1
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What 1990 GMC 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The windshield wipers sporadically works causing little to no visibility.
Consumer feels that engine for vehicle is cracked. Please provide further details.
Front brake rotors separated (inner steel hub and outer casting) on two occasions. Nlm
While driving alternater caught on fire. Consumer needed a new alternater. Dealer said alternater was incorrectly installed.
While driving about 65 left front tire had a tread separation. Tire never lost air pressure. Firestone atx p235/75r15.
Brakes feel soft when applied and require considerable effort to depress after a routine brake job.
Consumer was driving and the master cylinder blew out, pedal goes to the floor.
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Questions about the 1990 GMC 1500
Is the 1990 GMC 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1990 GMC 1500, fewer than a typical 1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 GMC 1500?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is tires (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 GMC 1500 have?
No recalls on record.
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