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BrakesPart report

1990 Chevrolet K15 Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Chevrolet K15, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 1997-10

Related recalls

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996343%
1995821%
1994517%
199317%
1992218%
1991444%
1990233%
1988330%

Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet K15

Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Chevrolet K15

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology