1990 GMC P300 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. 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.
What could happen: IF THIS OCCURS THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLEDIMINISHES AND MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE WITH SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1990 P300.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 93V214000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY COMMERCIAL CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 4.3 LITERENGINES AND 7,200 POUND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT BRAKE SYSTEM.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME ANDFREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE,PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC SERVICE CENTERAT 1-313-456-4547. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETYADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
2. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. 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.
What could happen: 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.
The fix: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE COMPONENTS OF THE AUTO APPLY PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, BLEED THE HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEM, AND ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1990 P300.
- Book a repair at any authorized GMC dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 94V183000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS. NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-313-456-4547. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYT RAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
01/27/1995 · Brakes
THORSON MOTOR CENTER 94V183. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS. TT