1997 Chevrolet K Series Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Chevrolet K Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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. *nm”
“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. *nm”
“While turning the steering wheel, it jerked unexpectedly. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *nm”
“When anti-lock brake system is left on it causes the rotors to warp. When towing a load of 3000 lbs. The brake system will fail to operate properly. Dealer notified, and will not repair without cost to the consumer. Problem has occurred on numerous occasions which almost involved consumer in a…”
“When anti-lock brake system is left on it causes the rotors to warp. When towing a load of 3000 lbs. The brake system will fail to operate properly. Dealer notified, and will not repair without cost to the consumer. Problem has occurred on numerous occasions which almost involved consumer in a…”
“When applying the brakes any given wheel will lock up, and vehicle will skid,,especially in wet weather. Dealer says brakes are normal. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Chevrolet K Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.