1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES
The 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (3 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NOTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS - APPROX. 5 MPH UNDER VERY GENTLE BRAKE ACTIVATION. NO ACCIDENT OR CONSEQUENCES, SINCE I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT ANY BRAKING ABNORMALITIES. TOOK TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE ABS "HUB AND SWITCH" OF ONE WHEEL. *NM
THE POWER STEERING ASSIST IS ERRATIC. WHILE DRIVING - GENERALLY MOST NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL "JERK" SLIGHTLY, OR FEEL AS IF IT IS HELD BACK FOR A SECOND OR TWO AND SUDDENLY RELEASED. MOST NOTICEABLE IN STRAIGHT AHEAD OR SLIGHT TURN SITUATIONS. *NM
WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, IT JERKED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ANY GIVEN WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, AND VEHICLE WILL SKID,,ESPECIALLY IN WET WEATHER. DEALER SAYS BRAKES ARE NORMAL. *AK
WHEN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS LEFT ON IT CAUSES THE ROTORS TO WARP. WHEN TOWING A LOAD OF 3000 LBS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WILL FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHICH ALMOST INVOLVED CONSUMER IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *AK
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Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
97008 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
GMC HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 1995-1997 C/K EXTENDED CAB ABD 2 DOOR MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RECLINING SEATS AND EASY ENTRY FEATURE. RECALL 97V-037. *AK
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET K SERIES
- 1993 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 6 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES (current)
- 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2001 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2002 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 0 complaints
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