Chevrolet K25 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Chevrolet K25 (1988–1996) that have at least 5 complaints. 1995 has the most, with 12. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (13 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All K25 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 | 6 | — | 0 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 12 | — | 0 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 12 | — | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 5 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 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.
- Brakes13 33%
- Electrical system6 15%
- Transmission and drivetrain5 13%
- Seat belts5 13%
- Seats4 10%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)2 5.1%
- Suspension2 5.1%
- Body and structure2 5.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1995: “Vehicle was blowing white smoke upon start of vehicle, dealer replaced engine assembly. Vehicle has been experiencing stalling and low rpms prior to and after engine replacement, dealer has replaced the lift pump, fuel tank, o-rings, fuel separator, injector nozzles, glow plugs and injector pump several times, however the problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #567110, filed 2002-081996: “Recall 98v150000/manufacturer's recall 98043. Consumer contacted manufacturer in reference to recall, and manufacturer stated that VIN fell within the recall. However, this vehicle's VIN number has been excluded. Windshield wipers experienced the same type of problems as mentioned in recalll. Inoperative windshield wipers resulted in poor driver's visibility. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #867369, filed 2000-081988: “Casing peeled from tire while driving at high rate of speed. Casing became entagled around rear axle, hydraulic brake lines, and the emergency brake cable. Pressure on the emergency brake cable caused emergency brake to be activated. Almost resulting in an accident with four other motor vehicles on interstate 5. Time of occurence was 6 a. M. Tire pressure was checked the evening before for proper inflation as part of trip preparation. Trip was planned for 700 miles. Tire failed at 60 miles into the trip. …”
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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