Chevrolet K20 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
33 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1967 to 1997 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 14 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 14.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 14.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 7.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Steering: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 1; Equipment: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 4; 2000: 1; 2002: 2; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 964676 · 1995-05-02 (May 2, 1995)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, REPLACED THREE TIMES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964676 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969697 · 1995-08-02 (August 2, 1995)
WHEN DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION GEAR LOCK INTO SECOND GEAR . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969697 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965449 · 1995-05-17 (May 17, 1995)
LOCATION OF PLASTIC TOO CLOSE TO GAS TANK. CAUSING IT TO RUST. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965449 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8013189 · 2002-07-02 (July 2, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND MECHANIC STATED WIRE HARNESS IN FUEL TANK BEGAN TO MELT, RESULTING BURNT CONNECTOR AND MELTED A MELTED WIRE.*AK. *MJ
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8013189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8022979 · 2002-11-19 (November 19, 2002)
CAR STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPLACE PARTS AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8022979 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 971656 · 1995-09-06 (September 6, 1995)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, STARTER ON VEHICLE HAS FAILED, UNABLE TO START VEHICLE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971656 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 550373 · 2000-01-11 (January 11, 2000)
STEERING HOUSING CRACKED CAUSING POOR STEERING ABILITY. *YC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 550373 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 |
1982: 1; 1987: 0; 1988: 6; 1989: 3; 1990: 4; 1991: 2; 1992: 3; 1993: 2; 1994: 5; 1995: 2; 1996: 2; 1997: 0
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1969 | 0 | 3 | Not available |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | -2 |
| 1971 | 0 | 3 | +2 |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | -2 |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 0 | 2 | +1 |
| 1979 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | Not available |
| 1988 | 0 | 6 | +6 |
| 1989 | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| 1990 | 0 | 4 | +1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 2 | -2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 | +1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | -3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | -2 |