1990 Chevrolet K15 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. LOOSE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
What could happen: THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ACTIVITY THAT COULDRESULT IN A TRUCK CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix: RETORQUE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS TO PREVENT LOOSENING.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1990 K15.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 90V108000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Summary: LOOSE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ACTIVITY THAT COULDRESULT IN A TRUCK CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: RETORQUE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS TO PREVENT LOOSENING.
Notes: SYSTEM: BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (5), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (1), Suspension (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
12/27/1999 · Transmission / drivetrain
THE REAR U-JOINT & CONNECTED DRIVESHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, GMC DEALER REMOVED THE DRIVESHAFT COMPLETELY/ REPLACED THE FRONT U-JOINT, AND REINSTALLED THE DRIVESHAFT. DEALER WILL NOT INSPECT VEHICLE. *AK *YC
10/28/1997 · Brakes
VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKES, APPLYING BOTH FEET, TO STOP. EVEN AFTER THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, THE BRAKING PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN IMPROVED. *AK
04/19/1996 · Suspension
WHILE STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN THE REAR END COLLAPSED AND CAUSED ENTIRE THE DIFFERENTIAL TO DROP *AK
04/21/1995 · Brakes
AT A SPEED OF 30 MPH THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE WRAPPED AROUND THE REAR HOUSING, CAUSING BRAKE LOCKUP (ABS). TT
04/21/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
REPLACED REAR AXLE SEALS. *AK
03/16/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
MANUAL HAS FAILED TWICE, SHIFTING MECHANISM AND CLUTCH HAVE FAILED. TT
03/16/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
MANUAL HAS FAILED TWICE, SHIFTING MECHANISM AND CLUTCH HAVE FAILED. TT
01/13/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
CLUTCH FAILED TEN TIMES, RESULTING IN NO CLUTCH OPERATION WHILE DRIVING, REPLACE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY SEVEN TIMES. TT