NHTSA vehicle safety data

1998 Chevrolet K20 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1998 Chevrolet K20 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Chevrolet K20.

1998 Chevrolet K20 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet K20, describing incidents dated October 19, 1997.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #818818 · Filed November 12, 1997
THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO BE STEERED, AND CAUSED A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. DEALER FIXED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT A PIECE OF TENSION PULLEY THAT TIGHTENS THE BELT BROKE AND CUT THE SERPENTINE BELT IN HALF. *SLC

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1998 Chevrolet K20 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1998 Chevrolet K20. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Chevrolet K20.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #818818

Incident: October 19, 1997 · Filed: November 12, 1997

THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO BE STEERED, AND CAUSED A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. DEALER FIXED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT A PIECE OF TENSION PULLEY THAT TIGHTENS THE BELT BROKE AND CUT THE SERPENTINE BELT IN HALF. *SLC

Other Chevrolet K20 model years

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Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Chevrolet K20 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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