The 1990 GMC K Series has 3 recalls, the most serious being a brake pedal that can lose its mounting bolt and separate from its support bracket, eliminating all braking ability without warning.
On diesel-equipped models, the front fuel feed and return lines can rub against the transmission shift linkage or, on four-wheel-drive versions, the front driveshaft. That contact can wear through the fuel line and let diesel fuel drip near the exhaust crossover pipe, where it can ignite an engine compartment fire. The third recall affects crew cab pickups only and involves a missing certification label required by regulation.
At a glance
What can fail
The vehicle's certification label is missing. This label is required by federal regulation and confirms the vehicle meets safety and emission standards.
What the fix does
A certification label will be installed on your vehicle to comply with federal requirements.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that attaches the brake pedal to its bracket may come loose from the bracket's weld nut, causing loss of braking function.
What the fix does
The brake pedal pivot bolts will be tightened to the proper specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On some diesel-engine vehicles, fuel lines can rub against the transmission shift linkage or front propshaft, wear through, and leak diesel fuel near the exhaust, risking engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
Install a new fuel line routing bracket and inspect fuel lines for wear damage, replacing them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
