Model year record
1997 Chevrolet K10 recalls & problems
The 1997 Chevrolet K10 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is tires (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1997 Chevrolet K10.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | — |
| SteeringHydraulic power assist system | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Steering
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
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT TWICE AFTER MAKING A SHARP TURN, AND A SEAL BUSTED ONCE. *AK *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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 DURING NORMAL BRAKING ALSO CAUSING LONG STOPPING DISTANCE AND LOSS OF CONTROL. NOT YET HAD A TOTAL FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Tires
WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HITS THE A-FRAME, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO JUMP.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.