1990 GMC 1500 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1990 GMC 1500 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (3), Hydraulic (3), Wheels / tires (2), Visibility (wipers / glass) (1), Engine (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/25/2004 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER , AND SAW THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CHANGED THE TIRE, AND DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. FIRESTONE, FR480, P235/75R15, #DOT NUMBER HDHL1PA066.*AK
05/07/2003 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPORADICALLY WORKS CAUSING LITTLE TO NO VISIBILITY. *NLM
07/13/2001 · Engine
CONSUMER FEELS THAT ENGINE FOR VEHICLE IS CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
02/07/2001 · Brakes
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS SEPARATED (INNER STEEL HUB AND OUTER CASTING) ON TWO OCCASIONS. NLM
11/16/2000 · Electrical system · fire
WHILE DRIVING ALTERNATER CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATER. DEALER SAID ALTERNATER WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.*AK
09/11/2000 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. TIRE NEVER LOST AIR PRESSURE. FIRESTONE ATX P235/75R15. *AK
02/24/1999 · Brakes
BRAKES FEEL SOFT WHEN APPLIED AND REQUIRE CONSIDERABLE EFFORT TO DEPRESS AFTER A ROUTINE BRAKE JOB.
09/04/1996 · Brakes
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE MASTER CYLINDER BLEW OUT, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. *AK