How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet K20 have?

The 1995 Chevrolet K20 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1995 Chevrolet K20 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1995 Chevrolet K20?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1995 Chevrolet K20 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1995 Chevrolet K20 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 392,857 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 96V057000 1996-04-04 379,004 affected

Defect

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."

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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.

POWER TRAIN 95V026000 1995-02-16 13,853 affected

Defect

DUE TO A THIN CASE CASTING, AN EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION LEAK CAN OCCUR.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION OIL TO SPRAYONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION CASE ASSEMBLY FOR THE INVOLVED CASE CASTING. IF THE ASSEMBLY IS INVOLVED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

STEERING

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“After it heats up it will die and everything has gone out. Please describe. Tt”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · reported 1995-07-20

“After it heats up it will die and everything has gone out. Please describe. Tt”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · reported 1995-07-20

“After it heats up it will die and everything has gone out. Please describe. Tt”

STEERING · reported 1995-07-20

“The windshield wipers work intermittently, causing poor visibility. Recall issued onvarious makes and models. However, this vehicle vin not includeddue to vin. Dealer notified. *ak”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Defect investigations

Investigation PE95052 Opened 1995-10-25 · closed 1996-03-22

STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS

ODI OPENED THIS PE ON NOVEMBER 13, 1995 BASED ON AN OWNER COMPLAINT CONCERNING A SEPTEMBER 1995 ACCIDENT INVOLVING A 1995 1/2 TON GM PICKUP TRUCK.THE VEHICLE OWNER ALLEGED THE BOLT USED TO JOIN THE 2-PIECE STEERING SHAFT WAS MISSING.THE SHAFTS THEN SEPARATED AND STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. DURING THE COURSE OF THIS…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Chevrolet K20 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.