1990 Chevrolet K15 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Chevrolet K15 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet K15. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and suspension (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 33%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #853672, filed 1999-12Brakes: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #817751, filed 1997-10Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 90V108000Jun 4, 1990Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkagesCovers: Chevrolet K15 1990, C15 1990, GMC C15 1990 +13 more
Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut.
Recall details for the 1990 Chevrolet K15 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Chevrolet K15.
Other model years of the Chevrolet K15
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 38 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 29 | 86,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 15 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Chevrolet K15 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet K15 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Chevrolet K15 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1990 Chevrolet K15 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.