1991 Chevrolet K20
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1991 Chevrolet K20. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 Chevrolet K20. Newest first.
Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
While in four wheel drive, vehicle jumps, bumps, and grinds, factory made a mistake and put two different gears in truck, however consumer will be charged for repairs. *slc
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Electrical system failure, starter on vehicle has failed, unable to start vehicle. tt
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission failure, replaced three times. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
- Fuel tank support failure
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
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