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1982 Chevrolet K20Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1982 Chevrolet K20, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1982 Chevrolet K20 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1982 Chevrolet K20 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1982 vs. every other K20 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K20 median. How we score

'67'69'70'71'72'73'74'76'77'78'79'80'82'85'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1982 Chevrolet K20, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYEA92041 · closed Mar 9, 1995
    No recall
  2. EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKSPE88016 · closed Mar 31, 1988
    No recall
In owners' words

What K20 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK BETWEEN 50-60 MPH, DRIVER HEARD A WINDING NOISE, BY TIME DRIVER PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER SAFELY, THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALLED. *AK
Complaint 819789 · Jan 13, 1998

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