MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chevrolet K15

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1990 Chevrolet K15
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:03:21.993Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet K15 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1994: 29 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996
1990: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19821
19830
19840
19850
19861
198810
19892
19906
19919
199211
199315
199429
199538
19967

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 6 total reports mention: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

MANUAL HAS FAILED TWICE, SHIFTING MECHANISM AND CLUTCH HAVE FAILED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950316

CLUTCH FAILED TEN TIMES, RESULTING IN NO CLUTCH OPERATION WHILE DRIVING, REPLACE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY SEVEN TIMES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950113

SUSPENSION

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

MANUAL HAS FAILED TWICE, SHIFTING MECHANISM AND CLUTCH HAVE FAILED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950316

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900615 — service brakes, hydraulic

LOOSE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.

Remedy: RETORQUE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS TO PREVENT LOOSENING.

Campaign 90V108000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Chevrolet K15 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V108000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Chevrolet K15 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet K15?

The most-reported component is power train:clutch assembly, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet K15 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.