1997 CHEVROLET K10 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET K10
The 1997 CHEVROLET K10 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (2 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET K10
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET K10. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET K10
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET K10. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE DOES NOT STEER PROPERLY. STEERING WHEEL JERKS WHEN TRYING TO TURN. WHEEL POSITION SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. DEALER CONTACTED ,AND EXTENDED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, REPAIRWORK NOT DONE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT TWICE AFTER MAKING A SHARP TURN, AND A SEAL BUSTED ONCE. *AK *ML
POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT TWICE AFTER MAKING A SHARP TURN, AND A SEAL BUSTED ONCE. *AK *ML
BRAKES ARE SPONGY AND HAVE LONG STOPPING DISTANCES. THE ANIT-LOCK SYSTEM KICKS IN THE PEDAL DROPS TO THE FLOOR LOSING MOST OF THE STOPING POWER AND HAS LOCKED UP THE BACK WHEELS. CAUSING CONTROL LOST OF THE TRUCK WHILE GOING AROUND CORNERS. THE SYSTEM WILL ALSO ENGAGE WHEN THE TRUCK HIT A BUMP DURING NORMAL BRAKING ALSO CAUSING LONG STOPPING DISTANCE AND LOSS OF CONTROL. NOT YET HAD A TOTAL FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM.
Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET K10
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET K10 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET K10
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET K10
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET K10
- 1992 CHEVROLET K10 — 7 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET K10 — 5 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET K10 — 8 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET K10 — 18 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET K10 — 9 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET K10 (current)
- 1998 CHEVROLET K10 — 8 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET K10 — 4 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET K10 — 0 complaints
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