Gmc Sierra 1990
Model Sierra made in 1990 by Gmc got 19 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seat belts and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, suspension. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 5 modeles with engines 4.3, ffs, 5.0, ffs and 5.7, 350 v8 ffs.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 3 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 4.3, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 3 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 3 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 3 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 3 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.0, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 4 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Manual 5 gears | RWD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Diesel | 2 - Category 2 Truck |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V119000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 341364 | 11/08/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/02/1993 | 07/26/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. this could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. however, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a k or l, and theseventh character must be 3,4,5,6, or 9.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. the telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 01570 | 01/01/2004 | 10005412 | Spring slap noise from the rear of the gmt 400 series truck. *mn | 02/25/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/05/1997 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed resulting in vehicle fire. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/15/1999 | 01/01/1997 | ||
| Vehicle experiencing problem with driver's and middle passenger's seat belt buckles failing to lock properly. buckle would unlatch by itself intermittently. dealer notified. *ak *ml | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 01/04/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Seat frame is cracked under seat. seat remains very unstable. potential for seat collapse while driving | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/27/1998 | |||
| Brakes have failed to stop vehicle in a timely manner twice, allowing vehicle to roll into an intersection. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/23/2000 | 2 | ||
| Brake pedal feels spongy when applying brakes. problem happens at any speed. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak the consumer stated that the master cylinder, the front disc pads and the rear brake cylinders had been replaced but the brake still goes to the floor. certified technicians indicated that the 88,89 and 90 models had this problem as well. the consumer was concerned about the safety of driving this vehicle. *yh | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| Excessive wear of front brake pad.; front pads have been replaced three times within a year. also, when applying brakes, there is extended stopping distance which can lead to a potential accident. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1999 | 05/19/1991 | ||
| When driving at any speed, the brakes work intermittently. sometimes the brakes don't stop the vehicle. *ak *yc | |||
| 12/14/1995 | 5 | ||
| Whenever the abs brakes are applied, the brake pedal would continue to the floor before slowing/stopping vehicle. the brakes would lock up. this causes the vehicle to stop further than it should. its an intermitten problem. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| When traveling at any speed and upon depressing the brake pedal the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance/ brake fade away, resulting in an accident due to the dump valve within the brake system failing. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the dump valve. *ak | |||
| Owner has abs brakes, he states that he has a low brake pedal and that he has a dump valve leak within the hydraulics. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/09/1996 | 1 | 11/02/1995 | |
| Front brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| Excessive wear of front brake pad.; front pads have been replaced three times within a year. also, when applying brakes, there is extended stopping distance which can lead to a potential accident. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1990 | |
| Master cylinder failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 12/20/2005 | 1 | 12/17/2005 | |
| Driver's door is sagging, it has something to do with the hinge , i am going to have to take it in to get it fixed, as it does not close all the way now.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 10/02/1996 | 1 | 09/20/1990 | |
| Crack in front support main frame. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 06/09/1996 | 1 | 11/02/1995 | |
| Front wheel bearing failed. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 35 mph or sometimes about 55 mph vehicle started vibrating without a warning. took vehicle to dealer ,and they found out the cause of the problem were the tires. firestone wildernes ht 235/ 75 r 15. *ak two of the four tires have crack line around tread cap. *yh | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 11/09/2005 | 176663 | 4 | 07/01/2004 |
| Dt: the contact states while in a repair shop awaiting vehicle maintenance it was noted there were cracks on the side wall of all four tires. he went to the tire dealer from where they were purchased, and the tire shop said they would offer cost assistance for replacement of all four tires. the tire is a cooper mastercraft at, 265/75/r16. *ak updated 12/27/05. *jb | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/06/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1990 | |
| Tire separation; damage to sports side fender well and tailpipe. required wheel well replacement and painting.*ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||