1990 Chevrolet Silverado
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Owner complaints
25 complaints4 involved a crash2 injuries
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- Steering
Steering column on 1990 chevrolet c 1500 (silverado) IS very loose and feels disconnected. steering wheel moves vertically over one inch and entire column shakes. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 1990 chevrolet silverado pickup. He stated since purchase, the vehicle had poor brake stopping ability at various speeds from 5 mph and up. The vehicle was taken to his independent mechanic where it was found the rear brake line pinched under a hot rivet causing a decrease in…
TL* the contact owns a 1990 chevrolet silverado pickup. He stated since purchase, the vehicle had poor brake stopping ability at various speeds from 5 mph and up. The vehicle was taken to his independent mechanic where it was found the rear brake line pinched under a hot rivet causing a decrease in brake stopping distance. This also caused a failure in the brake fluid reaching the rear brakes. The rear brake line and two rear brake cylinders were replaced at the owner's expense. Since the repairs, brake stopping distance improved. The failure mileage was 7300 and the current was 156,000.
- Tires
I have bought a uniroyal laredo tire and not used but 900 miles on it and it bubbled on the inside could have blew out when on the highway thank god a trucker told me I had a 3 year old child with me. * tr
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tl*the contact owns a 1990 chevrolet silverado. the vehicle has firestone steeltex at, size LT 245/75 R16 tires. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake and then a loud banging sound was heard. the contact thought that the engine fell out and was able to pull off the road. he inspected…
Tl*the contact owns a 1990 chevrolet silverado. the vehicle has firestone steeltex at, size LT 245/75 R16 tires. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake and then a loud banging sound was heard. the contact thought that the engine fell out and was able to pull off the road. he inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front driver side tire had not blown out, however, the tread separated to reveal the steel belts. the tire did not deflate. the contact placed the spare tire on the vehicle and drove to the firestone dealer. the dealer informed him that a nail could have caused the failure. the contact stated that the tires have approximately 90% of tread remaining. she still has the tires along with pictures. the dot number was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 213,070.
- Seat belts · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seatbelts keep breaking on my 1990 chevy silveraldo c/k 1500 pickup. Little plastic pieces inside the female part of the latching device. Know of other people and other vehicles with with same problem. All seatbelts are broken in my truck.
- Unknown or other
This IS a very dangerous and expensive component failure. Dealership stated that they had many trucks come in with this problem. This part should not have failed, and I feel they should recall others to check out problem before we have any fatalities. Also, I would like to get reimbursed for this…
This IS a very dangerous and expensive component failure. Dealership stated that they had many trucks come in with this problem. This part should not have failed, and I feel they should recall others to check out problem before we have any fatalities. Also, I would like to get reimbursed for this safety issue. No safety defect listed.**** dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****761182. *ak *jb
- Suspension › Front
The consumer's son was driving the vehicle when the driver's side leaned to the left, and the steering had become uncontrollable. the consumer was unsure if the tire had blown or if the ball joints failed. the consumer received a special policy letter in reference to the front suspension. mr scc *jb
- Steering
Steering IS very loose, and vehicle moves up and down and from side to side. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While traveling at 35 mph and when depressing brake pedal vehicle would go into extended stopping distance. Please provide further informaiton.*ak
- Tires
I was just driving down the highway...the tire blew...looked shredded. the dealership replaced it, however, I have four of them. are they safe?*ak (dot number: pjhlvllr47 tiresize: p235/75r1)
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
The brake system eats drums and shoes <constantly fall apart> for breakfast as well as rotors cracking. this truck IS highly inadequate for stopping at higher speeds and the brakes havce always felt spongy. This brake system IS an economical and safety nightmare!! please help!!! the oil lines to…
The brake system eats drums and shoes <constantly fall apart> for breakfast as well as rotors cracking. this truck IS highly inadequate for stopping at higher speeds and the brakes havce always felt spongy. This brake system IS an economical and safety nightmare!! please help!!! the oil lines to the radiator oil cooler rubbed on the steering box and drained the engine of oil at 65 miles an hour on the freeway! Thank god for prolong! the very same thing happened to my son's truck GMC 1990 a few days earlier. Both were without warning!!! What gives??? Shame on gm!!! What a piece of garbage IS the braking system!!!
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Reporting driver side belt buckle fell apart; mfr's notified and unable to get replacement part. Leaving occupant without any restraint. Please provide further details:
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Suspension › Front
While slowing down to stop vehicle hit a bump and pedal started to vibrate. pedal will hit the floor. It has taken extended stoping distance in order for vehicle to stop. vehicle was taken to dealer, who had no remedy, and said "get used to it". brakes have caused consumer to come close to…
While slowing down to stop vehicle hit a bump and pedal started to vibrate. pedal will hit the floor. It has taken extended stoping distance in order for vehicle to stop. vehicle was taken to dealer, who had no remedy, and said "get used to it". brakes have caused consumer to come close to an automobile accident for not being able to stop at an appropiate distance. also, truck does not stay in alignment. vehicle starts to pull to the right. dealer had advised consumer to give the vehicle a "settle in period" up to 500 miles, vehicle has 15000 miles, and problem still occurs. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Brake line which runs near fuel tank had a hole in it, replace fuel lines
- Structure › Frame and members
Paint IS peeling has been for 2years. Truck IS not old enough for paint to peel. Paint IS peeling not fading. No safety defect liste din the summary. *ak
- Trailer hitches
Iron on trailer hitch that comes with the truck IS defective. because of overtime it will rust and possible cause a vehicle crash. This could happen if consumer has a boat or another vehicle on the back, it could disconnect. *ak trailer hitch rusted out just about fell off. *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brake pedal does not respond under panic stop conditions. *ak
- Electrical system › Starter assembly · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit · Power train › Automatic transmission · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Seats · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum · Unknown or other
Turn signal light failed. Yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving on the highway another vehicle pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle. consumer applyied brakes, and it seemed like there was no brake pressure. This has happened several times. haven't contacted dealer. *ak *yc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders
Rear brake drum's go out of shape due to the undersize for vehicle. had to replace three sets of brakes, and two sets of wheel cylinders. Dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle was on highway at approx. 45-50 mph. Approaching railroad tracks, applied brakes to slow down. While slowing down, the rear wheel locked up, causing vehicle to slide into a train. *Ak
- Electrical system › Horn · Exterior lighting
Horn doesn't work, and all lights don't work. consumer has contacted the dealer. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving vehicle malfunctioned which may have caused an accident. Been to dealer several times, but dealer cannot determine the problem. please provide further information. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
At a speed of 65mph, my truck suddenly accelerated and the engine revved up to the max rpm. I attempted to downshift, but the clutch would not engage and since I was approaching an of-ramp I put both feet on the brake, but could not stop, so I turned off the key, but had to swerve off to the grass…
At a speed of 65mph, my truck suddenly accelerated and the engine revved up to the max rpm. I attempted to downshift, but the clutch would not engage and since I was approaching an of-ramp I put both feet on the brake, but could not stop, so I turned off the key, but had to swerve off to the grass to avoid crashing into the line of traffic stopped in the off-ramp. I waited a few moments to stop shaking and realized a noxious "burning" smell was filling the cab and I thought my truck was on fire. I waited a few panicky moments and restarted it and eased onto the feeder rd.and into a muffler shop. the owner looked at it, drove it and then disconnected the cruise control. he advised me to have my brakes inspected, since I probably damaged them while trying to stop. I went to a chev. Dealer and they said no service bulletins could be found.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt released upon impact, resulting in injuries. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 10005412Spring slap noise from the rear of the gmt 400 series truck.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
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