1997 CHEVROLET K20 — 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 K20
The 1997 CHEVROLET K20 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET K20
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET K20. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET K20
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET K20. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CAR STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPLACE PARTS AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.. TS
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND MECHANIC STATED WIRE HARNESS IN FUEL TANK BEGAN TO MELT, RESULTING BURNT CONNECTOR AND MELTED A MELTED WIRE.*AK. *MJ
EA94038, ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE, DURING NORMAL BRAKING, THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE PEDAL, THE TRUCK SHAKES AND MORE BRAKING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED. THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED TWO REAR END CRASHES. ALSO, ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHIN A 8- MONTH PERIOD. THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES CONTINUES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
EA94038, ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE, DURING NORMAL BRAKING, THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE PEDAL, THE TRUCK SHAKES AND MORE BRAKING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED. THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED TWO REAR END CRASHES. ALSO, ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHIN A 8- MONTH PERIOD. THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES CONTINUES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEN COMING TO AN INTERSECTION AND PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE TRUCK JUST KEEPS GOING, NO MATTER HOW HARD DRIVER PUSHES DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET K20
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET K20 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET K20
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET K20
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET K20
- 1992 CHEVROLET K20 — 0 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET K20 — 5 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET K20 — 4 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET K20 — 4 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET K20 — 2 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET K20 (current)
- 1998 CHEVROLET K20 — 2 complaints
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