1989 Chevrolet K25 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Chevrolet K25 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet K25. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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 40%
- Suspension2 40%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Abs: applied brakes, pedal went to floor, caused accident, hit another moving vehicle, dry surface, no warning, dealer replaced shoes, rotors, pads, problem still exists. Consumer stated this is his third set of rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #806256, filed 1996-12Transmission and drivetrain: “Truck bought in 1990. Previous owner (geda scott, glascow, mt.) replace u-joints and carrier bearings. In october 1990 I replaced u-joints. Constant driveline vibration. Dealer (webster Chevrolet, cody, wy) claimed it was tires. Dealer also stated that there were no driveline problems with this truck. Tires rebalanced, replaced. New rims put on. Vibration continued. At about 1996 had transfer case seal go out and lost all fluid. Second dealer (garvin motors, powell,wy) stated no problem with driveline. Said general motors would not help with problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #704528, filed 1999-03Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Chevrolet K25 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Chevrolet K25.
Other model years of the Chevrolet K25
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Chevrolet K25 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Chevrolet K25 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Chevrolet K25 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 1989 Chevrolet K25 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. 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 29, 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.