1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES
0 recalls, 3 complaints - 55 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2000
THE PAINT STARTED TO PEEL ON THE ROOF ABOUT 2 OR 3 YEARS AGO, HOWEVER, WE FELT WE WOULD WAIT TO REPAINT. THEN WE NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE SIDE PANELS IN THE REAR ON BOTH DUALS IS PEELING. SO WE HAVE CALLED THE NUMBERS GIVEN HERE AND WROTE TO KURT RITTER GM GENERAL MANAGER. NO RESPONSE. THE ONLY... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 11, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
ERRATIC OPERATION OF BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. REPORTING THIS TO NHTSA. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 11, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1999
ERRATIC OPERATION OF BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. REPORTING THIS TO NHTSA. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES
55 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 12 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
020524001
Mar 1, 2002
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DRUM BRAKES COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS. *TT
00064B
Feb 1, 2002
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF FUEL ECONOMY, HARD/ NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGIN
000604003A
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT. *TT
99066D
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE ORHARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INUJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
000601023A
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT
00148
Nov 17, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD-UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). THE DEPOSIT BUILD-UP MAY CAUSE INJECTOR POPPETS TO STICK CLOSED. *TT
000604045
Nov 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING AN ENGINE TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE THE VEHICLES IS BEING DRIVEN. *TT
000604042
Oct 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0446 CODE SET. *TT
00064
Sep 1, 2000
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD / NO STARTS, HESITATION, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TT
000851001
Sep 1, 2000
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR. *TT
000730006
May 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON AN ENGINE STALL OR A SLIGHT SURGE AT A STOP OR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *TT
99066B
May 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. **MR
000604014
Apr 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HARD, NO, OR SLOW START, BACKFIRE OR KICKBACK DURING CRANK / START, GRINDING OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0338. *TT
99066A
Feb 1, 2000
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START DUE TO A DEPOSIT BUILD UP ON THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) POPPET VALVE(S). *TT
990604047
Feb 1, 2000
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
METAL CONTAMINATION MAY BE FOUND IN THE FUEL FILTER AND FILTER HOUSING ON VEHICLES WITH 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES. *TT
99066A
Feb 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA, EQUIPPED WITH A 4.3L, 5.0L OR 5.7L ENGINE AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. *TT
990940004
Jan 1, 2000
220000 SEATS
GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT
000604002
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A HARD, NO START OR EXCESSIVE GRAY OR WHITE SMOKE CONDITION ON START UP AFTER RECENT GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENT. *TT
000604003
Jan 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, AND / OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TT
99066
Nov 1, 1999
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT COVERING THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT FUEL INJECTOR (SCPI) FAILURE CONDITION. *TT
990731003A
Oct 1, 1999
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SOME OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT OF NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH HOUSING, CLUTCH MAY NOT ENGAGE, CLUTCH DISC HUB CRACKED / BROKEN. *TT
990864024
Oct 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONDITIONS WITH FRONT DOORS DIFFICULT TO OPEN; NOT STAYING OPEN; AND DOORS ARE NOISY AND / OR BINDING WHEN OPENDED. *TT
990524001A
Sep 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE LEAD/PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *MJS
990604037
Sep 1, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *MJS
990730013
Aug 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *TT
990731003
Jul 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF NOISE FROM CLUTCH HOUSING, CLUTCH MAY NOT ENGAGE, CLUTCH DISC HUB CRACKED / BROKEN. *TT
990524001
Jun 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CAB CHASSIS, CREW CAB, AND PICKUP MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE LEAD / PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *TT
990604016
May 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE SURGE WHILE TRAILERING. *TT
660421002
Apr 1, 1999
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE 4WD IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
990601003
Apr 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE. *TT
877163A
Dec 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COMMENTS ON AN ENGINE STALL OR A SLIGHT SURGE AT A STOP OR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *YC
98867403
Oct 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMP/ CLUNK UPON ACCELERATION. *YC
98863206
Sep 1, 1998
010000 STEERING
COMMENTS ABOUT REDUCED STEERING EFFORT WHILE DRIVING. *YC
867402
Sep 1, 1998
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
COMMENTS ABOUT A MOAN TYPE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE AUTO 4WD POSITION AND IS DRIVEN IN DEEP SAND, DEEP SNOW, OR DEEP MUD. *YC
866503A
Sep 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING OBD II DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1404 (REFLASH VCM). *YC
867404
Sep 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COMMENTS ABOUT A LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL OR THAT THE TRANSFER CASE FLUID IS OVERFILLED. *YC
767402
Sep 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COMPLAINTS THAT FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ENGAGE AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE UPDATED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAST ACTUATOR. *YC
876525
Sep 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COMMENTS OF AN EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING TIME DURING A HOT RESTART IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 38 C (100 F). *YC
98865020A
Sep 1, 1998
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VEHICLES LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND PREMATURE FRONT BRAKE WEAR, ESPECIALLY VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN USED TO TOW A HEAVY LOAD. *YC
876126
Aug 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL WEEP OR LEAK AT GASKET BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD. YD
776306A
Aug 1, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NO START OR STALL.
864306A
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FLUID LEAK NEAR FRONT WHEELS OR FRONT ENGINE AREA. YD
837110A
Aug 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONNECTOR CANNOT BE REMOVED. YD
876507A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ROUGH IDLE AFTER START, WHEN VEHICLE HAS SAT OVERNIGHT AND POPPETS STICKING.
877169
Jul 1, 1998
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO NEW TRANSMISSION CALIBRATIONS. *TT
866503
Jul 1, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY SET A FALSE OBD II WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1404. *TT
98776002
Jun 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT ON ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT NOISE DUE TO POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY MISALIGNMENT. *YC
98877163
May 1, 1998
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON AN ENGINE STALL, OR A SLIGHT SURGE, AT A STOP OR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *YC
98837110
May 1, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *YC
98877162
May 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CONDITIONS WITH HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT OR HARSH UPSHIFTS ALL GEARS. *YC
98877163
May 1, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT ON STALLS/SURGE AT STOP OR WHEN SHIFTED TO DRIVE OR REVERSE/TRANSMISSION SLIPS. *YC
98861607
May 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER LEAK AT DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD OR A-PILLAR BELOW INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC
98864306
May 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
COMMENTS ABOUT FLUID LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND NEAR THE FRONT WHEELS OR FRONT ENGINE AREA OR LEAKING ONTO THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS. *YC
98865020
Apr 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLE LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES OR FRONT BRAKE WEAR NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS. *YC
776306
Feb 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COMMENTS OF A NO START, STALL CONDITION. *YC
CHEVROLET K SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET K SERIES across all model years (1978, 1989).
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
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0
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Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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