1997 Chevrolet K Series Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Chevrolet K Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet K Series. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 52,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Brakes: “Noted ABS activation at low speeds - approx. 5 MPH under very gentle brake activation. No accident or consequences, since I was concerned about any braking abnormalities. Took to dealer, who replaced the ABS hub and switch of one wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10135072, filed 2005-09, 51,000 milesSteering: “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 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 51,000 and 53,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Chevrolet K Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 Chevrolet K Series.
Other model years of the Chevrolet K Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 52,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet K Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet K Series have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet K Series as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Chevrolet K Series is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 1997 Chevrolet K Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Chevrolet K Series reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 52,000 miles and the middle half falls between 51,000 and 53,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.