1989 Chevrolet K25 Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Chevrolet K25, 40% of the 5 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.
“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 1999-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
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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.
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