The bridgestone dueler h/t tires experienced tread separation and a blowout which caused damage to the vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement for damage and tires.
The worst 1990 GMC C1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts2
- Transmission2
- Electrical1
- Seats1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts2
- Transmission2
- Electrical1
- Seats1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
- Risk
- The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Recall number 93V016000 · Recall details
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
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Defect investigations
Fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
EA92041
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 GMC C1500 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1990 GMC C1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The driver's side red release button broke, causing the seat belt not to latch into belt buckle.
Driver's side seat belt buckle broke, red release button has broken. Tt
Sixty-forty split seat; when braking, back rest will lean forward w/ passenger causing entire back and seat rest to slide forward. Kt
Purchase truck new had to rebuild the transmission . Tt
Spark plugs manufactured by split fire inc. Damaged engine pistons and valves. Tt
Rear axle seals continue to leak. Tt
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Questions about the 1990 GMC C1500
Is the 1990 GMC C1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1990 GMC C1500, fewer than a typical C1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 GMC C1500?
Seat belts, with 2 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 GMC C1500 have?
2 recalls, covering power train and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1990 GMC C1500 seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 90V170000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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