1995 Chevrolet K20: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on record; most reports concern visibility.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 1996

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

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Common problems

Computed from 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 2 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)1 complaint

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)1 complaint

“The windshield wipers work intermittently, causing poor visibility. Recall issued onvarious makes and models. However, this vehicle VIN not includeddue to VIN. Dealer notified. *ak”Owner report · Visibility

Recalls - 3 campaigns

SEATS96E010000 · Mar 1996

THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES COULD LOOSEN, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION. THESE CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES95V026000 · Feb 1995

DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL96V057000 · Apr 1996

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."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.

How other years compare

19943 complaints · 6 recalls 1995 (this page)2 complaints · 3 recalls 19962 complaints · 3 recalls

Check your exact K20 by VIN

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Chevrolet K20 reliable?

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Chevrolet K20. The most complained-about area is visibility.

Does the 1995 Chevrolet K20 have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seats. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.