1990 CHEVROLET K15 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 CHEVROLET K15
The 1990 CHEVROLET K15 has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainclutch Assembly (2 complaints), Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable (1 complaint), and Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 CHEVROLET K15
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1990 CHEVROLET K15, potentially affecting up to 1,962 vehicles.
Recall 90V108000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 1,962 vehicles affected
Defect: LOOSE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ACTIVITY THAT COULDRESULT IN A TRUCK CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: RETORQUE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS TO PREVENT LOOSENING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 CHEVROLET K15
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 CHEVROLET K15. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE REAR U-JOINT & CONNECTED DRIVESHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, GMC DEALER REMOVED THE DRIVESHAFT COMPLETELY/ REPLACED THE FRONT U-JOINT, AND REINSTALLED THE DRIVESHAFT. DEALER WILL NOT INSPECT VEHICLE. *AK *YC
THE REAR U-JOINT & CONNECTED DRIVESHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, GMC DEALER REMOVED THE DRIVESHAFT COMPLETELY/ REPLACED THE FRONT U-JOINT, AND REINSTALLED THE DRIVESHAFT. DEALER WILL NOT INSPECT VEHICLE. *AK *YC
VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKES, APPLYING BOTH FEET, TO STOP. EVEN AFTER THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, THE BRAKING PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN IMPROVED. *AK
WHILE STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN THE REAR END COLLAPSED AND CAUSED ENTIRE THE DIFFERENTIAL TO DROP *AK
AT A SPEED OF 30 MPH THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE WRAPPED AROUND THE REAR HOUSING, CAUSING BRAKE LOCKUP (ABS). TT
Safety Rating for the 1990 CHEVROLET K15
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 CHEVROLET K15 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 CHEVROLET K15
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 CHEVROLET K15
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET K15
- 1986 CHEVROLET K15 — 1 complaint
- 1988 CHEVROLET K15 — 11 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET K15 — 2 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET K15 (current)
- 1991 CHEVROLET K15 — 9 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET K15 — 12 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET K15 — 18 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET K15 — 34 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET K15 — 49 complaints
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