There have been 33 safety recalls for the Chevrolet K20. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet K20.
If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Chevrolet C10, 1992 Chevrolet C20, 1992 Chevrolet C30, 1992 Chevrolet K10, 1992 Chevrolet K20, 1992 Chevrolet K30, 1992 GMC C15, 1992 GMC C25, 1992 GMC C35, 1992 GMC K15, 1992 GMC K25, 1992 GMC K35 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Chevrolet C10, 1996 Chevrolet C20, 1996 Chevrolet C30, 1996 Chevrolet K10, 1996 Chevrolet K20, 1996 Chevrolet K30, 1996 GMC C15, 1996 GMC C25, 1996 GMC C35, 1996 GMC K15, 1996 GMC K25, 1996 GMC K35 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
| Recall Summary: The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet C10, 1996 Chevrolet C10, 1995 Chevrolet C20, 1996 Chevrolet C20, 1995 Chevrolet C30, 1996 Chevrolet C30, 1995 Chevrolet K10, 1996 Chevrolet K10, 1995 Chevrolet K20, 1996 Chevrolet K20, 1995 Chevrolet K30, 1996 Chevrolet K30, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1995 GMC C15, 1996 GMC C15, 1995 GMC C25, 1996 GMC C25, 1995 GMC C35, 1996 GMC C35, 1995 GMC Sierra, 1996 GMC Sierra, 1995 GMC Suburban, 1996 GMC Suburban, 1995 GMC Yukon, 1996 GMC Yukon |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Chevrolet C10, 1994 Chevrolet C10, 1993 Chevrolet C20, 1994 Chevrolet C20, 1993 Chevrolet C30, 1994 Chevrolet C30, 1993 Chevrolet K10, 1994 Chevrolet K10, 1993 Chevrolet K20, 1994 Chevrolet K20, 1993 Chevrolet K30, 1994 Chevrolet K30, 1993 GMC C15, 1994 GMC C15, 1993 GMC C25, 1994 GMC C25, 1993 GMC C35, 1994 GMC C35, 1993 GMC K15, 1994 GMC K15, 1993 GMC K25, 1994 GMC K25, 1993 GMC K35, 1994 GMC K35 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet C20, 1995 Chevrolet C30, 1995 Chevrolet G30, 1995 Chevrolet K20, 1995 Chevrolet K30, 1995 Chevrolet P, 1995 Chevrolet Sport Van, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, 1995 GMC C25, 1995 GMC C35, 1995 GMC G35, 1995 GMC K25, 1995 GMC K35, 1995 GMC P, 1995 GMC Rally, 1995 GMC Sierra, 1995 GMC Suburban |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Recall Summary: Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 20, 1999 | Seats | 59,381 |
| May. 7, 1996 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 16,918 |
| Apr. 4, 1996 | Vehicle Speed Control | 379,004 |
| Dec. 21, 1995 | Seats | 675,661 |
| Feb. 16, 1995 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 13,853 |
| Oct. 26, 1994 | Visibility:windshield | 29 |
| Apr. 5, 1994 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 30,148 |
| Dec. 14, 1993 | Seats | 1,375 |
| Sep. 15, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 70,154 |
| Aug. 2, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor | 341,364 |
| Feb. 1, 1993 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 1,702,880 |
| Jun. 4, 1990 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 1,962 |
| Jan. 29, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 68 |
| May. 15, 1989 | Trailer Hitche | 5,863 |
| Aug. 10, 1987 | Vehicle Speed Control:linkages | 8,893 |
| Aug. 10, 1987 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 1,521 |
| Aug. 10, 1987 | Suspension:front:shock Absorber | 312 |
| Aug. 10, 1987 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 2,750 |
| Aug. 24, 1982 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 8,881 |
| Jan. 13, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 320,677 |
| Jun. 6, 1979 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 15,328 |
| Aug. 7, 1978 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 16 |
| Jun. 27, 1978 | Equipment:other:labels | 18 |
| Oct. 14, 1977 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 330,468 |
| Apr. 25, 1974 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid | 642 |
| Oct. 3, 1973 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 123,600 |
| Oct. 13, 1971 | Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 1,600 |
| Aug. 19, 1971 | Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 124,000 |
| Aug. 19, 1971 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 136,000 |
| Dec. 10, 1970 | Wheel | 7,250 |
| Apr. 3, 1970 | Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf | 5,760 |
| Apr. 8, 1969 | Wheel | 2,043 |
| Jan. 23, 1967 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,460 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 Chevrolet K20 | 2 |
| 1995 Chevrolet K20 | 2 |
| 1994 Chevrolet K20 | 5 |
| 1993 Chevrolet K20 | 2 |
| 1992 Chevrolet K20 | 3 |
| 1991 Chevrolet K20 | 2 |
| 1990 Chevrolet K20 | 4 |
| 1989 Chevrolet K20 | 3 |
| 1988 Chevrolet K20 | 6 |
| 1982 Chevrolet K20 | 1 |
| 1980 Chevrolet K20 | 1 |
| 1979 Chevrolet K20 | 2 |
| 1978 Chevrolet K20 | 2 |
| 1977 Chevrolet K20 | 1 |
| 1976 Chevrolet K20 | 1 |
| 1974 Chevrolet K20 | 1 |
| 1973 Chevrolet K20 | 1 |
| 1972 Chevrolet K20 | 1 |
| 1971 Chevrolet K20 | 3 |
| 1970 Chevrolet K20 | 1 |
| 1969 Chevrolet K20 | 3 |
| 1967 Chevrolet K20 | 1 |