1990 Chevrolet K15
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 Chevrolet K15. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1990 Chevrolet K15. Newest first.
Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
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- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
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
- Suspension › Rear
While stopping at a stop sign the rear end collapsed and caused entire the differential to drop *ak
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
Replaced rear axle seals. *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly · Power train › Manual transmission
Manual has failed twice, shifting mechanism and clutch have failed. tt
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch failed ten times, resulting in no clutch operation while driving, replace clutch assembly seven times. tt
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