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BrakesPart report

1990 Chevrolet K1500 Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
43%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Chevrolet K1500, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year.

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.

“When applying the brakes pedal goes down excessively before the brakes kick in, especially when towing something. Owner has to almost stand on brake pedal in order to stop. Dealer has not seen vehicle. Owner has replaced most of brake assembly.”

NHTSA complaint #853465, filed 1999-11

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
19961415%
19951714%
19941818%
1993314%
1992425%
1990343%
1989110%
1988550%

Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet K1500

Engine cooling
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Chevrolet K1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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