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1998 Chevrolet K20Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Chevrolet K20, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 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 cooling10

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

0 recalls

1998 Chevrolet K20 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1998 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What K20 owners report

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

THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO BE STEERED, AND CAUSED A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. DEALER FIXED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT A PIECE OF TENSION PULLEY THAT TIGHTENS THE BELT BROKE AND CUT THE SERPENTINE BELT IN HALF. *SLC
Complaint 818818 · Nov 12, 1997

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