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)
The worst 1990 Chevrolet K1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Engine1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Brakes3
- Engine1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
- 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.
Recall number 90V170000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Chevrolet K1500 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1990 Chevrolet K1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 16-19 | 15-16 |
| 6.2L 8‑cyl Diesel | 4WD | 15 | 17-20 | 16 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12-13 | 14-17 | 13-14 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11-12 | 13-16 | 12-13 |
What 1990 Chevrolet K1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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.
Engine fire.(ohio traffic crash report).
Front brakes failed.
Right side seat track broke.
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Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet K1500
Is the 1990 Chevrolet K1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet K1500, fewer than a typical K1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Chevrolet K1500?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet K1500 have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What year does the Chevrolet K1500 have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet K1500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (18 complaints), 1995 (17 complaints) and 1996 (14 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1990 Chevrolet K1500 get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Chevrolet K1500 range from 12 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 14-15 city and 16-19 highway.
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