1990 Chevrolet K1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1990 Chevrolet K1500. Newest first.
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. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
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.
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 manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
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).
Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
Remedy
Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
While driving, consumer states there was strange handling, he pulled over and and did not notice anything so he continued back onto the highway, the rear wheel came off before getting up to speed, the brake drum followed shortly thereafter, there was damage to the left rear fender, lug nut studs…
While driving, consumer states there was strange handling, he pulled over and and did not notice anything so he continued back onto the highway, the rear wheel came off before getting up to speed, the brake drum followed shortly thereafter, there was damage to the left rear fender, lug nut studs, and the aluminum wheel, consumer reassembled the left rear brakes and was able to reinstall the wheel. (Ohio traffic crash report) *slc
- Steering
I noticed that the steering colomn was wobbleing from below the adjustment for the tilt wheel. as I continued to drive the vehicle over the next month the steering wheel wobbled noticeably more. the vehicle was becoming difficult to steer and control through traffic and on the highway as the…
I noticed that the steering colomn was wobbleing from below the adjustment for the tilt wheel. as I continued to drive the vehicle over the next month the steering wheel wobbled noticeably more. the vehicle was becoming difficult to steer and control through traffic and on the highway as the steering colomn wobble increased. I took the truck to beach city chevrolet for repairs. I was told by the repair advisor that this was a common problem with chevrolet trucks. I feel this IS could have been very dangerous condition if I had been in an accident by losing control the my vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When applying the brakes pedal goes down excessively before the brakes kick in, especially when towing something. Owner has to almost stand on brake pedal in order to stop. Dealer has not seen vehicle. Owner has replaced most of brake assembly. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When applying the brakes vehicle takes a long time to stop, even if the pedal IS pushed hard as possible. Dealer says it's normal. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire.(ohio traffic crash report).
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Front brakes failed.
- Seats
Right side seat track broke.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions.
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