1990 GMC G SERIES
1 recalls, 1 complaints - 7 TSBs
90V074000 Apr 16, 1990
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
IMPROPERLY TORQUED TIE ROD CLAMP FASTENERS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE.
Consequence
IF TIE ROD SEPARATES AND AFFECTED WHEEL HITS A HUMP OR IS SUBJECTED TO MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING FORCES, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE TIE ROD CLAMPS AND RE-ADJUST TOE-IN AS NECESSARY.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Apr 12, 1995
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED OUT OF FILLER TUBE ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, CAUSING FIRE (RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VIN (93V016) *SKD
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 GMC G SERIES
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
000604002
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT
661509A
Apr 1, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
FIBER GLASS REAR FENDER PAINT STAR SHAPED CRACKS (INSTALL PROTECTIVE LINER). *TW
376105
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW
376602A
Jan 1, 1995
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW CAST IRON EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND STAINLESS STEEL GASKET TO CORRECT ENGINE NOISE CONDITION. *TW
461506
Jan 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
REAR AND SIDE CARGO DOOR LATCH RATTLES. *TW
467108
Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION EXTENTION SEAL LEAKS. *TW
461102
Nov 1, 1994
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
INSUFFICIENT HEATER PERFORMANCE. *TW
GMC G SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC G SERIES across all model years (1967, 2003).
10
Total Recalls
35
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
GMC G SERIES - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1990 (current) | 1 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |