1997 Chevrolet K10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K10 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet K10. That ranks 3rd out of 6 K10 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet K10 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet K10 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet K10.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
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…
When turning to the left, the right front tire hits the a-frame, causing the front end to jump.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet K10?
Owners most often report steering, tires, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet K10?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet K10 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K10 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.