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1989 Chevrolet K25 Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
40%of 5 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 1989 Chevrolet K25, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“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 1996-12

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996233%
1995433%
1994433%
1989240%
1988114%

Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet K25

Suspension
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet K25

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