MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chevrolet K15

○ Not enough data
1990 Chevrolet K15
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:59.713Z

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
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
—

Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 6 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1990 6 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1990 6 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996

1990: 6 complaints

View as data table
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

6 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly and manual transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Manual has failed twice, shifting mechanism and clutch have failed. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-16

Clutch failed ten times, resulting in no clutch operation while driving, replace clutch assembly seven times. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-13

Suspension

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

Service brakes

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

Parking brake

1 of 6 total reports mentions: parking brake, most commonly citing linkage and cable.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    1990-06-15Service brakes, hydraulic90V108000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Chevrolet K15 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V108000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet K15 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.