Model year record
1990 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls & problems
The 1990 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 11 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is structure (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1990 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| StructureBody; Frame and members | 3 | — |
| Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly | 2 | — |
| Electrical systemStarter assembly; 12v/24v/48v battery | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicPower assist › Vacuum; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2 | — |
| Tires | 2 | — |
| EquipmentMechanical › Carrier/rack | 2 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
| Seats | 1 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield | 1 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission | 1 | — |
| SteeringLinkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Tires
THE CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGERS FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT. THE TIRE'S ENTIRE SIDEWALL SHREDDED. TIRE INFO: FIRESTONE P225/70R15 DOT O. ELA6CNJ1402, WITH 60K MILES ON THE TIRE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THE TIRE WAS 1/3 WORN AND NOT THE ORIGINAL. *NLM *SCC
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOESN'T WORK. CONSUMER CAN'T FIND THE PART TO FIX IT. CONSUMER IS WILL CONTACT DEALER TO SEE IF THAT PART OR WHOLE UNIT CAN BE PURCHASED.*AK
- Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
STEERING RELAY ARM INVERTS ITSELF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MAKING A LEFT TURN. IF THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO FAR TO THE LEFT IT GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT AND OPPOSITE FOR RIGHT WHEEL. DEALER NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER HAS A 1990, CHEYNNE, CHEVROLET TRUCK.*AK
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
SPARE TIRE CABLE RUSTED CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING WORKED ON ALMOST HITTING THE MECHANICS LEG AND FOOT (1500 SERIES). NLM
- Power train › Automatic transmissionFire
HEAT BUILDUP FORCES TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF VENT TUBE AND FILL TUBE, CAUSING FIRE - ONLY UNDER LOAD -I RECENTLY PURCHASED A SLIDE- IN CAMPER WHICH CAUSES THE TRANS. TO LOAD AND CAUSING A FIRE. *AK
- Structure › Body
PAINT IS FALLING OFF , PRIMER STILL ON. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
- Structure › Body
PAINT IS PEELING FROM VEHICLE.
- Structure › Frame and members
PAINT IS PEELING OFF RIGHT/FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- ANTILOCK BRAKESClosed
ANTILOCK BRAKES