Chevrolet K15 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 125 consumer complaints across the 8 model years of the Chevrolet K15 (1988–1996) that have at least 5 complaints. 1995 has the most, with 38. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (28 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All K15 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7 | — | 0 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 38 | — | 0 | 2 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 29 | 86,000 | 0 | 1 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 15 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 11 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 6 | — | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 10 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes28 25%
- Seats23 20%
- Transmission and drivetrain20 18%
- Air bags11 9.7%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)10 8.8%
- Steering8 7.1%
- Electrical system7 6.2%
- Seat belts6 5.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1994: “Consumer complained about a windshield wiper motor problem. Windshield wiper motor worked intermittently. A recall was issued on this make/model and year; however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10050219, filed 2004-03, 86,000 miles1996: “Contatacted GM concerning the problem. They told me my vehicle was not covered under current recall of this type vehicle even if my problem was the same as stated in the recall for 1996 vehicles. Please look into having my model vehicle included in the recall. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #703674, filed 1999-021995: “Was traveling 30mph when an individual ran out into traffic. Slammed on brakes, and pedal went to floor. Abs kicked in for awhile. Then, there was no pressure for braking. Rearended vehicle in front. Took vehicle in to have brakes checked, and mechanic could not find any problems. Prior to accident, was informed brakes were a problem if applied.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology