Chevrolet K25 1989

Model K25 made in 1989 by Chevrolet got 10 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1989

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
04/08/19941
 Replaced leaking axle shaft seal. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
06/05/19951
 Repolaced cv joints. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
309/01/1990
 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/08/19961504/01/1989
 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
 Hydraulic brake pads desentegrated upon normal usage w/metal compressed. please describe details.
STEERING - LINKAGES
06/05/19951
 Replaced idler arm. *ak
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
06/05/19951
 Replaced inner tie rod. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM
06/03/19951
 Ball joints failed. tt
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
10/15/1995
 Vehicles lower control arm completely shattered while driving.the wheel fell off and frame fell to the ground. tt