1990 GMC C1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 GMC C1500. Newest first.
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk and remedy
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.
Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
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. *mjs
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The driver's side red release button broke, causing the seat belt not to latch into belt buckle. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side seat belt buckle broke, red release button has broken. tt
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Sixty-forty split seat; when braking, back rest will lean forward w/ passenger causing entire back and seat rest to slide forward. kt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Purchase truck new had to rebuild the transmission . tt
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Spark plugs manufactured by split fire inc. Damaged engine pistons and valves. tt
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
Rear axle seals continue to leak. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions.
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