1989 Chevrolet K25 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (3), Brakes (3), Hydraulic (3), Suspension (2), Steering (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
03/16/1999 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRUCK BOUGHT IN 1990. PREVIOUS OWNER (GEDA SCOTT, GLASCOW, MT.) REPLACE U-JOINTS AND CARRIER BEARINGS. IN OCTOBER 1990 I REPLACED U-JOINTS. CONSTANT DRIVELINE VIBRATION. DEALER (WEBSTER CHEVROLET, CODY, WY) CLAIMED IT WAS TIRES. DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO DRIVELINE PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK. TIRES REBALANCED, REPLACED. NEW RIMS PUT ON. VIBRATI…
12/12/1996 · Brakes · crash
ABS: APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAUSED ACCIDENT, HIT ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE, DRY SURFACE, NO WARNING, DEALER REPLACED SHOES, ROTORS, PADS, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK CONSUMER STATED THIS IS HIS THIRD SET OF ROTORS. *SLC
02/22/1996 · Brakes
HYDRAULIC BRAKE PADS DESENTEGRATED UPON NORMAL USAGE W/METAL COMPRESSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
02/22/1996 · Brakes
HYDRAULIC BRAKE PADS DESENTEGRATED UPON NORMAL USAGE W/METAL COMPRESSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
10/17/1995 · Suspension
VEHICLES LOWER CONTROL ARM COMPLETELY SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING.THE WHEEL FELL OFF AND FRAME FELL TO THE GROUND. TT
06/05/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
REPLACED LEAKING AXLE SHAFT SEAL. *AK
06/05/1995 · Steering
REPLACED INNER TIE ROD. *AK
06/05/1995 · Steering
REPLACED IDLER ARM. *AK