Model year record
1997 Chevrolet K Series recalls & problems
The 1997 Chevrolet K Series has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1997 Chevrolet K Series.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc › Rotor | 4 | — |
| SteeringHydraulic power assist system | 2 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
THE POWER STEERING ASSIST IS ERRATIC. WHILE DRIVING - GENERALLY MOST NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL "JERK" SLIGHTLY, OR FEEL AS IF IT IS HELD BACK FOR A SECOND OR TWO AND SUDDENLY RELEASED. MOST NOTICEABLE IN STRAIGHT AHEAD OR SLIGHT TURN SITUATIONS. *NM
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
NOTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS - APPROX. 5 MPH UNDER VERY GENTLE BRAKE ACTIVATION. NO ACCIDENT OR CONSEQUENCES, SINCE I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT ANY BRAKING ABNORMALITIES. TOOK TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE ABS "HUB AND SWITCH" OF ONE WHEEL. *NM
- Steering
WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, IT JERKED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ANY GIVEN WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, AND VEHICLE WILL SKID,,ESPECIALLY IN WET WEATHER. DEALER SAYS BRAKES ARE NORMAL. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHEN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS LEFT ON IT CAUSES THE ROTORS TO WARP. WHEN TOWING A LOAD OF 3000 LBS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WILL FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHICH ALMOST INVOLVED CONSUMER IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.