1990 Gmc Pickup problems
GMC (formerly the General Motors Truck Company (1911–1943), or the GMC Truck & Coach Division (1943–1998)) is a division of American automotive manufacturer General Motors (GM) for trucks and utility vehicles. GMC currently makes SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, and light-duty trucks. In the past, GMC also produced fire trucks, ambulances, heavy-duty trucks, military vehicles, motorhomes, transit buses, and medium duty trucks.
While many of their vehicles are mechanically similar, GMC is positioned as a premium offering to the mainstream Chevrolet brand, and includes the luxury trim Denali. In North America, GMC vehicles are almost always sold alongside Buick (another premium brand) vehicles at multi-brand dealerships.
History
Roots to the GMC brand can be traced to 1900, when the "Grabowsky Motor Company" was established by brothers Max (1874-1946) and Morris Grabowsky, in Detroit, and renamed Rapid Motor Vehicle Company in 1902 when the brothers moved operations to Pontiac, Michigan. In 1909, William C. Durant gained control of Rapid Motor Vehicle Company and made it a subsidiary of his General Motors Company.
In 1911, General Motors formed the "General Motors Truck Company" and folded Rapid and Reliance Motor Car Company (another early commercial vehicle manufacturer that Durant had acquired in 1908) into it. In 1912, the Rapid and Reliance names were dropped in favor of "GMC". All General Motors truck production was consolidated at the former Rapid Motor Plant 1 in Pontiac, Michigan.
GMC maintained three manufacturing locations in Pontiac, Michigan, Oakland, California, and St. Louis, Missouri .
In 1916, a GMC truck crossed the country from Seattle to New York City in thirty days, and in 1926, a 2-ton GMC truck was driven from New York to San Francisco in five days and 30 minutes. During the First World War, the company provided the Model 16 3/4-ton truck, and modified its production to provide 1-ton troop carriers and aviation support vehicles, and by 1918, more than 90 percent of GMC truck production was for military use. GMTC provided a total of 8512 trucks to the U.S. government during the war years and earned a Distinguished Service Award. During the Second World War, GMC Truck produced 600,000 trucks for use by the United States Armed Forces.
In 1923, GMC trucks were exported to Japan to help recovery and reconstruction as a result of the Great Kantō earthquake, and the company continued to provide vehicles as the transportation infrastructure was rebuilt. Before the earthquake struck, most of Japan's transportation of commerce and people was by wooden carts and government owned railroads, which were severely damaged when the train tracks were twisted beyond use. Autonomous trucks were much more effective at traveling to heavily damaged areas.
In 1925, GM purchased a controlling interest in Yellow Coach, a bus and taxicab manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois which was founded by John D. Hertz. The company was renamed Yellow Truck & Coach Manufacturing Company (YT&CMC), an affiliated subsidiary of General Motors. All manufacturing operations of General Motors Truck Company were placed under YT&CMC. In 1928 Plant 2 opened and all headquarters staff moved to the administration building at 660 South Boulevard E in Pontiac, MI. In 1943, GM purchased the remaining interest in YT&CMC and renamed it GMC Truck and Coach Division.
In 1981, GMC Truck & Coach Division became part of GM Worldwide Truck & Bus Group. Bus production ended in May 1987 and the division name was changed from GMC Truck & Coach to GMC Truck Division. The Canadian plant (in London, Ontario) produced buses from 1962 until July 1987. GM withdrew from the bus and coach market because of increased competition in the late 1970s and 1980s. Rights to the RTS model were sold to Transportation Manufacturing Corporation, while Motor Coach Industries of Canada purchased the Classic design. In 1998, GMC's official branding on vehicles was shortened from "GMC Truck" to simply "GMC".
In 1996, GM merged GMC Truck Division with the Pontiac Motor Division in order to "give the combined division a brand image projecting physical power and outdoor activity". This coincided with many GMC dealerships merging with Pontiac dealerships, allowing a single dealer to offer both trucks and entry-to-mid-level cars, using a similar approach already in use by Chevrolet.
In 2002, GMC celebrated its 100th anniversary and released a book entitled GMC: The First 100 Years, a complete history of the company.
In 2007, GMC introduced the Acadia, a crossover SUV, which was the division's second unibody vehicle (after the Vandura) whose predecessor, the GMT-360 based Envoy, was discontinued with the closure of GM's Moraine, Ohio plant on December 23, 2008.
In 2009, GMC ended production of medium-duty commercial trucks after over 100 years. They became exclusive to Chevrolet with the launch of the 4500HD/5500HD Silverado in 2018. Also in 2009, GMC introduced the Terrain, a mid-size crossover SUV based on the GM Theta platform shared with the Chevrolet Equinox. It replaced the Pontiac Torrent after the brand's demise.
In 2020, General Motors announced the return of the Hummer nameplate, this time as a sub-brand of GMC instead of a stand-alone division. The Hummer lineup includes two models, an electric pickup truck and SUV, to be sold as the "GMC Hummer EV". According to GM, the Edition 1 production electric pickup truck will feature 1,000 horsepower, hit 60 mph in 3 seconds and is scheduled to launch in late 2021. The new Hummer EV was revealed on October 20, 2020.
In 2022, the GMC brand was introduced in South Korea as a subsidiary of GM Korea.
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Common 1990 Gmc Pickup problems
The 1990 GMC pickup truck is known for several common problems that owners have reported over the years. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned issues:
- Windshield Wiper Motor Component Failure: The windshield wipers on 1990-1999 GMC pickups may stop working intermittently due to a defective wiper motor control board. This issue can cause the wipers to stop working, fail to turn on, or keep running after being turned off. The problem can be fixed by replacing the wiper motor control board.
- Coolant Leaks or Oil Leaks from Intake Manifold Gaskets: GMC pickups from 1990-1995 are known to have issues with coolant leaks or oil leaks from the intake manifold gaskets. This problem can lead to engine overheating and reduced performance.
- Steering Wheel Position Sensor Failure: A failed steering wheel position sensor can cause a service stability message to appear in the instrument cluster of 1999-2007 GMC pickups. This error may occur intermittently or more regularly, such as every time the truck is started or the wheel is turned. Replacing the sensor should fix this issue.
- 4WD Transfer Case Encoder Motor Position Sensor Failure: 1999-2007 GMC pickups are also known to have issues with failed 4WD transfer case encoder motor position sensors or selector switches. This problem can cause the 4WD system to malfunction, leading to reduced traction and control.
- HVAC Temperature or Delivery Mode Door Actuator Failure: 1999-2007 GMC pickups may also experience issues with failed HVAC temperature or delivery mode door actuators. This problem can cause the HVAC system to malfunction, leading to reduced comfort and convenience.
- Fuel Level Sensor Failure: 1999-2007 GMC pickups may also experience issues with failed fuel level sensors. This problem can cause the fuel gauge to display incorrect information, leading to reduced range and convenience.
- Transmission Shifting Problems: 1990-1999 GMC pickups may experience issues with hard shifting or jerking when changing gears. This problem can be caused by a variety of factors, including worn-out transmission components, faulty sensors, or incorrect shift linkage adjustment.
- Distributor Problems: The distributor in 1990-2002 GMC pickups can cause problems with spark plug ignition. This issue can be caused by a cracked wheel or a faulty ignition module, leading to no spark or intermittent spark. Regular maintenance and replacement of the cap, rotor, plugs, wires, and ignition module can help prevent this issue.
It's important to note that not all 1990 GMC pickups will experience these issues, and many will run reliably for years with proper maintenance. However, if you do experience any of these problems, it's important to address them promptly to prevent further damage and ensure safe and reliable operation.
1990 Gmc Pickup car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Pickup problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Seat belts problems
- Steering problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1990 Gmc Pickup vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1990 Gmc Pickup complaints
The NHTSA has received 5 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1990 Gmc Pickup.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-07-17
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GTGC24K2LE
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THIS FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF A REAR UND COLLISION WITH MY VEHICKE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE THAT HIT MY TRUCK WAS A SMALL IMPORT TRAVELING AT ABOUT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT MY HEAD WAS SNAPPED BACKEARDS AND ACTUALLY WENT THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW, SHATTERING IT AND CAUSING A CONCUSSION SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ME TO TO BE UNABLE TO CONTINUE TO WORK. THERE WAS NO HEAD RESTRAINT OR BUMPER OR PAD EXTENDING HUGH ENOUGH FROM THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO CUSSION THE HEAD. LATTER MODLES (IE 1992) HAD AN EXTENDED HEAD REST. GMC SHOULD HAVE RECOGNIZED THIS PROBLEN AND OFFERED A REPAIR ABOUT THE SAME TIME IT REDESIGNED THE BENCH SEATS TO INCLUDE A PASSIVE HEAD RE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-09-10
- VIN: 1GTDK14K8LE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1991-06-06
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK AS WELL AS IT SHOULD, OWNER SAID THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND NOT FULLY STOPPING THE TRUCK. *AK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-04-28
- VIN: 2GTGK29KX11
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, STARTED TO MAKE A TURN INTO INTERSECTION, STEERING WHIEEL CAME OFF COLUMN, THE WHEELS LOCKED UP; LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE; HAD VEHICLE TOWED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VIBRATION OF OIL LINE & TRANSMISSION FLUID LINE CAUSES A HOLE TO WEAR INTO THE OIL LINE. TT
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