1971 Chevrolet K20 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1971 Chevrolet K20. Check your own VIN below.
- 1967
- 1969
- 1970
- 1971
- 1972
- 1973
- 1974
- 1976
- 1977
- 1978
- 1979
- 1980
- 1982
- 1985
- 1987
- 1988
- 1989
- 1990
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
- 1994
- 1995
- 1996
- 1997
- 1998
3 safety recalls for the 1971 Chevrolet K20
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1971 Chevrolet K20. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Chevrolet K20 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet K20 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 Chevrolet K20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 Chevrolet K20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 Chevrolet K20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Chevrolet K20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 Chevrolet K20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Chevrolet K20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Chevrolet K20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 Chevrolet K20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Chevrolet K20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Chevrolet K20 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 Chevrolet K20 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 Chevrolet K20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 Chevrolet K20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 Chevrolet K20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 Chevrolet K20 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 Chevrolet K20 | 6 | 1 |
| 1989 Chevrolet K20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 Chevrolet K20 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 Chevrolet K20 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 Chevrolet K20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 Chevrolet K20 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 Chevrolet K20 | 5 | 3 |
| 1995 Chevrolet K20 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 Chevrolet K20 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 Chevrolet K20 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 Chevrolet K20 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1971 Chevrolet K20
How do I know if my 1971 Chevrolet K20 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1971 Chevrolet K20; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 70V147000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.