1990 Chevrolet K1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1990 Chevrolet K1500 recalls

Most common 1990 Chevrolet K1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Wheels	2
Seats	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Steering	1

What owners report

2001-10-30, Wheels
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS STRANGE HANDLING, HE PULLED OVER AND AND DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING SO HE CONTINUED BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE REAR WHEEL CAME OFF BEFORE GETTING UP TO SPEED, THE BRAKE DRUM FOLLOWED SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR FENDER, LUG NUT STUDS, AND THE ALUMINUM WHEEL, CONSUMER REASSEMBLED THE LEFT REAR BRAKES AND WAS ABLE TO REINSTALL THE WHEEL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *SLC

2000-04-18, Steering
I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COLOMN WAS WOBBLEING FROM BELOW THE ADJUSTMENT FOR THE TILT WHEEL. AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE OVER THE NEXT MONTH THE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED NOTICEABLY MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS BECOMING DIFFICULT TO STEER AND CONTROL THROUGH TRAFFIC AND ON THE HIGHWAY AS THE STEERING COLOMN WOBBLE INCREASED. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO BEACH CITY CHEVROLET FOR REPAIRS. I WAS TOLD BY THE REPAIR ADVISOR THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHEVROLET TRUCKS. I FEEL THIS IS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION IF I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT BY LOSING CONTROL THE MY VEHICLE. *AK

1999-11-29, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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. *AK

1999-02-17, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE TAKES A LONG TIME TO STOP, EVEN IF THE PEDAL IS PUSHED HARD AS POSSIBLE. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK

1998-10-14, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FIRE.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).

1990 Chevrolet K1500 questions

Does the 1990 Chevrolet K1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Chevrolet K1500: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet K1500?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Wheels (2), Seats (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Chevrolet K1500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.