1990 Chevrolet K2500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1990 Chevrolet K2500 starts from four engines and works outward. A 4.3L V6, gasoline V8s of 5.0L and 5.7L and a 6.2L diesel V8, all overhead-valve and none force-fed, are carried by standard cab, extended cab and cab and chassis trucks in Cheyenne, Scottsdale and Silverado equipment. Because a cab and chassis is bought to have a body put on it, the frame, driveline and electrical coverage matters here as much as the engine chapters do.
Engines covered
- 5.0L V8 (305 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 6.2L V8 (379 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
- 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door standard cab pickup
- 2-door cab & chassis
- 2-door extended cab pickup
Trims covered
- Cheyenne
- Scottsdale
- Silverado
Known issues on the 1990 K2500. The federal record carries three recalls for the 1990 truck. A replacement oil filter can seal badly and let the engine drain its oil. A replacement fuel filter can seal badly at the connection and leak gasoline where an ignition source could reach it. And rear lap-shoulder belts were supplied with incorrect adjustment instructions, so a belt set by them would not restrain an occupant in a crash or hard stop. Three complaints are on record, one each on the suspension, the electrical system and the power train, each with its own diagnostic material here.
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 VEHI
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING N
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
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FU
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGA
TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SUDDE
PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. REASON UNKNOWN. SUSPECTED WIRING. *AK
ENGINE IS MAKING A KNOCKING/SQUEALING NOISE . THIS MAKES THE CAR SHAKE, AND IT AFFECTS DRIVING. *AK
THE FRONT AXLE CAME OUT WHILE DRIVING AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED ENTIRELY.
