Total Complaints
10 filings
CHEVROLET K25 · model year
1989 CHEVROLET K25
10 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1989CHEVROLETK25 carries 10 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1989 K25 is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads with 2 filings, followed by power train:axle assembly (1) and steering:linkages:tie rod assembly (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1989 K25, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
10
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19990316POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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. VIBRATION CONTINUED. AT ABOUT 1996 HAD TRANSFER CASE SEAL GO OUT AND LOST ALL FLUID. SECOND DEALER (GARVIN MOTORS, POWELL,WY) STATED NO PROBLEM WITH DRIVELINE. SAID GENERAL MOTORS WOULD NOT HELP WITH PROBLEM. VEHICLE PRESENTLY MUST HAVE U-JOINTS REPLACED (3RD TIME) AND CARRIER BEARING REPLACED (2ND TIME). DID GM EVER RECALL THIS VEHICLE FOR DRIVELINE PROBLEMS? HAVE HEARD THEY HAD HIDDEN WARRANTY ON EXTENDED CAB TRUCKS FOR DRIVELINE PROBLEMS, BUT I HAVE BEEN DENIED ASSISTANCE 2 TIMES BY 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS. CAN YOU HELP. THANKS MUCHLY.
19961212CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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
19960222SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
HYDRAULIC BRAKE PADS DESENTEGRATED UPON NORMAL USAGE W/METAL COMPRESSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
19960222SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
HYDRAULIC BRAKE PADS DESENTEGRATED UPON NORMAL USAGE W/METAL COMPRESSED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
19951017SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
VEHICLES LOWER CONTROL ARM COMPLETELY SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING.THE WHEEL FELL OFF AND FRAME FELL TO THE GROUND. TT
19950605POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REPLACED LEAKING AXLE SHAFT SEAL. *AK
19950605STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
REPLACED INNER TIE ROD. *AK
19950605STEERING:LINKAGES
REPLACED IDLER ARM. *AK
19950605POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
REPOLACED CV JOINTS. *AK
19950605SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
BALL JOINTS FAILED. TT
Compare 1989CHEVROLETK25 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1989 CHEVROLET K25 have?▼
The 1989 CHEVROLET K25 has 10 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 CHEVROLET K25?▼
The most-complained component for the 1989 CHEVROLET K25 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY and STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Is the 1989 CHEVROLET K25 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.