1990 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK
0 recalls — 18 complaints — 1 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
TIRES
Oct 3, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
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
Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
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
Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Aug 27, 2001
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
Dec 19, 2000
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
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Dec 5, 2000
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 TRANSMISSION
Nov 17, 1999
Incident date: Nov 13, 1999
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
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 9, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
PAINT IS FALLING OFF , PRIMER STILL ON. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 13, 1998
PAINT IS PEELING FROM VEHICLE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 8, 1997
Incident date: Apr 13, 1993
PAINT IS PEELING OFF RIGHT/FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
TIRES
Sep 18, 1997
GOODYEAR WRANGLER TD LT 265/75R 16 TIRES FAILED 3 TIMES.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 27, 1997
WINDSHIELD CRACKED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 27, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Jun 27, 1997
BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED.
SEATS
Jun 27, 1997
PASSENGER SEAT SLIDING LOCK FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 27, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jun 27, 1997
BATTERY FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Jun 27, 1997
STARTER FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: May 24, 1995
TAKATA SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 1990 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
563301
Jun 1, 1995
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA98024
Opened: Nov 10, 1998 — Closed: Apr 20, 2000
FUEL LEAKS FROM THE VAPOR CANISTER
In January 1998, GM issued the technical service bulletin describing conditions which may result in fuel leakage from the emission vapor canister.According to the bulletin, when the subject vehicles are parked on an incline, with a full tank of gasoline, fuel can flow into the vapor canister.The rem... Read more
SQ97020
Opened: Oct 6, 1997 — Closed: Nov 19, 1997
UNINTENDED RELEASE OF THE REAR HATCH
GM REPORTED THAT THIS TSB WAS ORIGINATED AFTER A PLANT ENGINEER EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM.THIS WAS A PLANT GENERATED COMPLAINT. ODI HAS NO CONSUMER COMPLAINTS.GM REPORTED 6 FROM OWNERS BEING PUZZLED BY THE HATCH AJAR LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED.A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT, NOR A TREND, HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AT T... Read more
DP96003
Opened: Jan 2, 1996 — Closed: Feb 9, 1996
GAS TANK GUARD
Mr. Chevedden petition the agency requesting a defect investigation that would resultin the retrofitting of a low cost gas tank guard on all 1973-87 Chevrolet and GMC CK pickup trucks to prevent fires in a side impact
DP93001
Opened: Jan 5, 1993 — Closed: May 11, 1993
ANTILOCK BRAKES
ANTILOCK BRAKES
DP92016
Opened: Aug 17, 1992 — Closed: Dec 8, 1992
FUEL TANK POSITION
FUEL TANK POSITION
DP82004
Opened: Feb 5, 1982 — Closed: Jun 30, 1982
CAMSHAFT FAILURES
CAMSHAFT FAILURES
CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK across all model years (1960–1999).
27
Total Recalls
656
Total Complaints
6
Investigations
36
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET CHEVROLET TRUCK — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 48 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 45 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 32 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 39 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 53 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 81 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 80 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 53 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1990 (current) | 0 | 18 | |
| 1989 | 0 | 19 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1976 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1962 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 | View |