1996 Chevrolet K20 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 Chevrolet K20, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 1996 Chevrolet K20
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Remedy: Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
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Vehicle speed control
These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Chevrolet K20 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The brakes on this vehicle in my opinion do not work properly. I have numerous incidents where the truck fails to stop in a timely fashion or distance. One of these incidents has resulted in an accide”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 22, 1999 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Intermittent failure of the windshiels wipers. Generally happens in a rain storm and affects visibility.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 7, 1998 · Visibility
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 1996 Chevrolet K20
How do I know if my 1996 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 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 96V057000).
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.