One problem related to structure has been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet K1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving on highway 65 mph, veehicle caught fire in rear between cab and bed, driver unaware, pointed by passerby, totaled, according to dealer, piece of fragment/paper blew into cab area.
| Tailgate Hinge problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Frame And Members problems |