6
recalls
The GMC K20 has 6 recalls covering 677,384 vehicles as reported; model year 1990 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 1990: 2
Units affected
677K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the GMC K20 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 323K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 15K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 68 units
- Power train1 · 8,881 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 330K units
GMC K20 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1990 | Chevrolet C15, C20, C25, C30 and 15 more (1990): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 90V108000 | Crash risk | 1,962 |
| Jan 29, 1990 | Chevrolet C10, C20, C30, K10 and 10 more (1990): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 90V015000 | Fire | 68 |
| Aug 24, 1982 | Chevrolet C20, K20, P20; GMC C20 and 2 more (1982): Power trainNo. 82V081000 | Other or not stated | 8,881 |
| Jan 13, 1981 | Chevrolet C20, C30, K20, K30 and 3 more (1979-1980): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 81V010000 | Other or not stated | 320,677 |
| Jun 6, 1979 | Buick Century, Electra, Lesabre, Regal and 18 more (1979): Exterior lightingNo. 79V142000 | Other or not stated | 15,328 |
| Oct 14, 1977 | Chevrolet C10, C20, C30, K10 and 7 more (1976-1977): Vehicle speed controlNo. 77V178000 | Cuts | 330,468 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1990 GMC K20 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1990 GMC K20. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the GMC K20 have?
6 recalls cover the GMC K20, for 677,384 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.