Chevrolet K Series Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Chevrolet K Series (1997–1997) that have at least 5 complaints. 1997 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All K Series model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 52,000 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes3 60%
- Steering2 40%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1997: “The power steering assist is erratic. While driving - generally most noticeable at highway speeds, the steering wheel will jerk slightly, or feel as if it is held back for a second or two and suddenly released. Most noticeable in straight ahead or slight turn situations.”
NHTSA complaint #10135078, filed 2005-09, 53,000 milesOther Chevrolet models
19,366 complaintsChevrolet Silverado 1500
18,111 complaintsChevrolet Impala
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8,790 complaintsChevrolet Blazer
8,199 complaintsChevrolet Suburban
8,170 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology