MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chevrolet K1500

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1990 Chevrolet K1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:40:38.106Z

Only 7 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 7 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 K1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 22 complaints 1994: 100 complaints 1994 1995: 118 complaints 1996: 94 complaints 1996
1990: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
198810
198910
19907
19911
199216
199322
1994100
1995118
199694

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

WHEELS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.

STEERING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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FRONT BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970424

SEATS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seats.

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RIGHT SIDE SEAT TRACK BROKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960923

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19901024 — seat belts

TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.

Remedy: PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.

Campaign 90V170000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071108 — equipment

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. TH

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Chevrolet K1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V170000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Chevrolet K1500 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 K1500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet K1500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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