1990 Chevrolet C1500 vs 1990 Ford F250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Chevrolet C1500 | 1990 Ford F250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 22 | 111 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1 | 35 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 9–18 | 12–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet C1500 | Ford F250 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 37 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 0 | 14 |
| Power Train | 2 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10 |
| Tires | 0 | 6 |
| Steering | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
1990 Chevrolet C1500
1990 Ford F250
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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.