1990 GMC C15
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
Have the VIN?
These records cover every 1990 GMC C15. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 GMC C15. Newest first.
Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause loss of braking activity that couldresult in a truck crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Retorque brake pedal pivot bolts to specifications to prevent loosening.
On c and k models, feed and or return fuel lines can contact the automatic transmission shift linkage cordon shaft. In addition, on k models lines may also contact front propshaft. in either case the fuel lines could be damaged resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A hole could be rubbed through these fuel lines, allowing fuel leakage near exhaust crossover pipe; this could result in an engine compartment fire that could spread to the passenger compartment.
Remedy
Install newly designed fuel line routing bracket to prevent contact and, if necessary, replace fuel lines.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
The alternator failed while driving and caused a fire. *ak *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Three time during emergency brake stop, brake failed, possible booster failure. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
Every GMC C15 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.