1990 GMC C3500 Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1990 GMC C3500 problems

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Power train: automatic transmissionReported February 1, 1993 · 1,702,880 vehicles affected

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: 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

Fuel system integrityOpened December 8, 1992, closed March 9, 1995

There is no summary currently available

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Is the 1990 GMC C3500 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1990 GMC C3500.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 GMC C3500?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1990 GMC C3500 have?

2 recalls, covering power train and seat belts.

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