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1993-1998 · 6 model years

Chevrolet C/K Problems by year

Owners have filed 3,629 complaints about the Chevrolet C/K across 6 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1,014), while 1993, 1997 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the visibility & wipers, followed by the brakes.

Most complaints for its age19981,014 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 1998
Complaints
3,629
Recalls
0
Crashes
180
Fires
58
Injuries
131
Deaths
23

C/K complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19981,01405427BrakesD
1997127040Visibility & wipersA
199666804610Visibility & wipersC
19958580487Visibility & wipersC
19947000207Visibility & wipersC
1993262087Visibility & wipersA

Most common C/K problems

Latest C/K complaints

1998 Chevrolet C/KSeats & seat belts

While adjusting my position in the driver seat after entering the truck I felt the back of the seat on the right side give way. It is not bent, the seat frame is broken or has come loose inside. The seat leans to the right putting me in an award and unsafe position. I only drive it when I have no other choice. I am 6'1" 214 lbs. Seat is otherwise in good condition.

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 11386327
1996 Chevrolet C/KSeats & seat belts

My vehicle failed massachusetts seat belt test. They dont lock when pulled on quickly. I have removed and inspected them and it appears to me that the mechanism itself is not capable of passing this test I am believing that the test has been implemented after the manufacture of this particular design of seat belt, and am asking if this vehicle has been grandfathered for this test there are intertia weights in them that will lock them in a collision, and I have tested this in a wide open parking lot by...

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slamming on the brakes and they do lock but my inspection station is unwilling to recognize this I wish to know what I need to do to get a passing inspection sticker on my vehicle is there a recall for and updated design of seat belt ? I find it hard to believe that both existing seat belts in the vehicle are "bad" will the nhtsa assist me, please ? Thank you

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 11383128
1996 Chevrolet C/KVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet silverado. While operating the vehicle, the windshield wipers operated intermittently without warning. The contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 03v159000 (visibility/wiper). The contact took the vehicle to wittmeier chevrolet (2292 forest ave, chico, ca 95928, (530) 895-8181) and was informed that the parts for the recall repair were currently on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11288439
1996 Chevrolet C/KEngine & coolingFuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 (na) chevrolet k3500. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the front tank chassis. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to john elway chevrolet (5200 s broadway, englewood, co 80113, (720) 259-0391) and shortline buick gmc (1301 s havana st, aurora, co 80012, (303) 751-3400) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired four times; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 9-5424607971. The failure mileage was 59,000. The vin was unknown.

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11244000
1998 Chevrolet C/KFuel system

Tank was remove due gas coming onto ground when attemp to pump gas, come to find there was a crack around the neck oftank, poor welding job to attach neck to tank. Cracks along side of welding job and cost me $1,000.00.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11162596
1993 Chevrolet C/KSeats & seat belts

Seat suddenly reclined completely while driving near home. Almost veered off the road. Had to prop up seat with 2x4 to get home.

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 11160812

Questions about the Chevrolet C/K

Which Chevrolet C/K years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1998 (1,014), 1995 (858), 1994 (700). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Chevrolet C/K years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1997, 1993 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other C/K years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Chevrolet C/K problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the visibility & wipers (1,175), brakes (750), seats & seat belts (394) most often.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet C/K have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Chevrolet C/K model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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