1990 Chevrolet C1500 vs 1990 Dodge Dakota
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Chevrolet C1500 | 1990 Dodge Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1 | 16 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 9–18 | 11–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet C1500 | Dodge Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 11 |
| Power Train | 2 | 14 |
| Structure | 2 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 0 | 7 |
1990 Chevrolet C1500
1990 Dodge Dakota
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.