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1990 GMC P300 problems

The most common problem on the 1990 GMC P300 is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical P300 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1990 GMC P300 problems

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

  • Brakes
    1

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  • Brakes
    1

Recalls 2

Parking brakeReported September 27, 1994 · 3,762 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The auto apply parking brake system fails to release the parking brakes after action has been taken to release them or the system may automatically apply the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion. In either case, if the driver does not notice the telltale red brake light and stop the vehicle, the system will fail.
Risk
If the operator parks the vehicle, applies the parking brake with the failed auto apply parking brake system, the parking brakes will not set and the vehicle can roll inadvertently.
Remedy
Dealers will update the components of the auto apply parking brake system, bleed the hydraulic power system, and adjust the parking brake.

Recall number 94V183000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsReported December 14, 1993 · 128 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The front left brake pipe chafes against the power steering hose which wears a hole in the brake pipe. This causes a potential loss of brake fluid resulting in loss of front brake system operations.
Risk
If this occurs the braking effectiveness of the vehiclediminishes and may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new brake pipe with sufficient clearance to prevent this condition.

Recall number 93V214000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Parking brake systemOpened September 30, 1993, closed September 29, 1994

There is no summary currently available

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What 1990 GMC P300 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 27, 1995 · Brakes · CA

Thorson motor center 94v183. Dealership does not have the parts. Tt

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Questions about the 1990 GMC P300

Is the 1990 GMC P300 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1990 GMC P300, close to a typical P300 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 GMC P300?

Brakes, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1990 GMC P300 have?

2 recalls, covering parking brake and service brakes, hydraulic.

Was there a recall on the 1990 GMC P300 brakes?

Yes, 2 recalls: 94V183000, 93V214000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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