There have been 6 safety recalls for the GMC 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 GMC K20.
This could cause loss of braking activity that couldresult in a truck crash without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Chevrolet C15, 1990 Chevrolet C20, 1990 Chevrolet C25, 1990 Chevrolet C30, 1990 Chevrolet C35, 1990 Chevrolet K15, 1990 Chevrolet K20, 1990 Chevrolet K25, 1990 Chevrolet K30, 1990 Chevrolet K35, 1990 GMC C15, 1990 GMC C20, 1990 GMC C25, 1990 GMC C35, 1990 GMC K15, 1990 GMC K20, 1990 GMC K25, 1990 GMC K30, 1990 GMC K35 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A hole could be rubbed through these fuel lines, allowing fuel leakage near exhaust crossover pipe; this could result in an engine compartment fire that could spread to the passenger compartment.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Chevrolet C10, 1990 Chevrolet C20, 1990 Chevrolet C30, 1990 Chevrolet K10, 1990 Chevrolet K20, 1990 Chevrolet K30, 1990 GMC C15, 1990 GMC C20, 1990 GMC C25, 1990 GMC C35, 1990 GMC K15, 1990 GMC K20, 1990 GMC K30, 1990 GMC K35 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: On c and k models, feed and or return fuel lines can contact the automatic transmission shift linkage cordon shaft. In addition, on k models lines may also contact front propshaft. In either case the fuel lines could be damaged resulting in a fuel leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Chevrolet C20, 1982 Chevrolet K20, 1982 Chevrolet P20, 1982 GMC C20, 1982 GMC K20, 1982 GMC P20 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Recall Summary: The rear axle shafts received improper heat treatment during manufacture. The shaft may break and the tire and wheel assembly could disengage from the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Chevrolet C20, 1980 Chevrolet C20, 1979 Chevrolet C30, 1980 Chevrolet C30, 1979 Chevrolet K20, 1980 Chevrolet K20, 1979 Chevrolet K30, 1980 Chevrolet K30, 1979 GMC C20, 1980 GMC C20, 1979 GMC K20, 1980 GMC K20, 1979 GMC K30, 1980 GMC K30 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Summary: Fatigue cracks may develop in the brake vacuum booster housing. This may cause a vacuum leak and reduce the effectiveness of the brakes. After prolonged use, the cracks may develop to the extent that the booster may separate from the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Buick Century, 1979 Buick Electra, 1979 Buick Lesabre, 1979 Buick Regal, 1979 Chevrolet C20, 1979 Chevrolet C30, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice, 1979 Chevrolet G20, 1979 Chevrolet G30, 1979 Chevrolet Impala, 1979 Chevrolet K20, 1979 Chevrolet K30, 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1979 GMC C20, 1979 GMC C30, 1979 GMC G20, 1979 GMC G30, 1979 GMC K20, 1979 GMC K30, 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1979 Pontiac Firebird |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 4, 1990 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 1,962 |
| Jan. 29, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 68 |
| 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 |
| Oct. 14, 1977 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 330,468 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1990 GMC K20 | 2 |
| 1982 GMC K20 | 1 |
| 1980 GMC K20 | 1 |
| 1979 GMC K20 | 2 |
| 1977 GMC K20 | 1 |
| 1976 GMC K20 | 1 |