1997 Chevrolet K20 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K20 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet K20. That is the most of any K20 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet K20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet K20 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet K20.
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.
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…
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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet K20?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet K20?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet K20 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K20 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.