1982 CHEVROLET C10
3 recalls, 4 complaints
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
83V045000 Apr 27, 1983
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Defect Description
THE LOCKING SCREW THAT RETAINS THE PINION SHAFT IN PLACE IN THE DIFFERENTIAL COULD COME LOOSE. THE PINION SHAFT TURNS THE GEARS INSIDE THE DIFFERENTIAL THAT ROTATE THE DRIVE AXLES AND REAR WHEELS. IF THE LOCKING SCREW COMES LOOSE, IT COULD DAMAGE OTHER COMPONENTS OR JAM IN THE GEARS. IF THE PINION S... Read more
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SCREW AT NO CHARGE.
82V128000 Dec 14, 1982
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ALUMINUM WHEELS. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS TO LOOSEN, LEADING TO WHEEL STUD FAILURE. THIS COULD ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE REAR BRAKE DRUM BALANCE WEIGHTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
TIRES
Aug 10, 2001
Incident date: Aug 4, 2001
EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT AT SPEED OF APPROX 70 MPH ON I-75 NORTH OF MACON GEORGIA. VIBRATION NOTED PRIOR TO BLOWOUT BUT I ATTRIBUTED THAT SYMPTOM TO THE ROAD SURFACE AND NOT THE TIRE. TIRE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNDERBODY AS TIRE REMANENTS STRUCK VEHICLE FORWARD AND TO THE REAR OF T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 3, 2000
Incident date: Oct 20, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 12, 1997
Incident date: Jun 9, 1997
FUEL LEAKS FROM UNDER TANK ONTO GROUND, OWNER KEEPS PAN UNDER TRUCK TO CATCH FUEL, CAUSE UNKNOWN, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN CHECED. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
May 8, 1995
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK WHEN CONSUMER LOCK DOOR CAN'T OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND AIR CONDITIONER DON'T WORK. TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET C10
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA04011
Opened: Apr 9, 2004 , Closed: May 10, 2005
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 20, 2005, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD DECIDED THAT DEFECTS THAT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXIST IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 C/K 1500 SERIES (PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) AND MY 2001-2005 C/K 2500 AND 3500 SERIES (TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM) PICKUPS WITH MANUAL TRAN... Read more
PE03057
Opened: Dec 8, 2003 , Closed: Apr 9, 2004
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI OPENED PE03-057 TO ASSESS PARKING BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES THAT INCORPORATE A SINGLE-SHOE DRUM-IN-HAT PARKING BRAKE INDEPENDENT OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA INDICATE THAT THE PARKING BRAKE LININGS T... Read more
DP96007
Opened: May 17, 1996 , Closed: Dec 3, 1996
TRUCK FAN BLADE
There is no summary currently available
PE95052
Opened: Oct 25, 1995 , Closed: Mar 22, 1996
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... Read more
PE95050
Opened: Sep 22, 1995 , Closed: Dec 22, 1995
FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE
FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER ATTACHMENT BOLTS LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING.
PE94012
Opened: Feb 7, 1994 , Closed: Mar 28, 1994
CNG FUEL TANK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93089
Opened: Oct 8, 1993 , Closed: Feb 10, 1994
FUEL TANK SUPPORT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA92041
Opened: Dec 8, 1992 , Closed: Mar 9, 1995
FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
There is no summary currently available
EA89015
Opened: Feb 23, 1989 , Closed: Jan 9, 1990
BRAKE BACKING PLATES
SUMMARY:CONTRARY TO THE MANUFACTURERS OPINION, ANALYSIS OF THE OWNER,FIELD, AND WARRANTY DATA DID NOT CLEARLY INDICATE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECTWAS AN INFANT MORTALITY PHENOMENON.===
PE88109
Opened: Sep 28, 1988 , Closed: Feb 23, 1989
LOOSE REAR BRK BACKING BLT
BRIEFING______________________________OTHE ALLEGED DEFECT.OSUBJECT VEHICLES.OOWNER, FIELD, AND WARRANTY CLAIM DATA ANALYSIS.OSOURCE/CAUSE OF A DEFECT OCCURRENCE.OGM DESIGN, ASSEMBLY, AND SERVICE MODIFICATIONS.ORECOMMENDED ACTION.===
EA88035
Opened: Jul 18, 1988 , Closed: Oct 31, 1990
POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY: COMPLAINTS ALLEGE POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCLUDING EXCESSIVE STOPPING DISTANCE, INABILITY TO LOCK FRONT WHEELS, OR PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR OF A NEW DESIGN FOR THESE MODELS. POSSIBLE INSUFICIENT POWER ASSIST ON SOME VEHICLES. ALL TRUCKS ARE EQUIPPED WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK ... Read more
PE88044
Opened: Apr 11, 1988 , Closed: Jul 18, 1988
POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY: COMPLAINTS ALLEGE POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE. THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR OF A NEW DESIGN FOR THESE MODELS. POSSIBLE INSUFICIENT POWER ASSIS ON SOME MODELS. ALL TRUCKS ARE EQUIPPED WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
PE88019
Opened: Jan 19, 1988 , Closed: Mar 31, 1988
REAR BRK LIGHTS STAY ON
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:ON SOME 1988 C/K MODEL TRUCKSTHE BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO STAY ON AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEENRELEASED.IN A MAJORITY OF CASES, THE STOPLAMP SWITCH BEING MISADJUSTEDHAS BEEN THE CAUSE.OTHER POSSIBILITIES INCLUDE (A) BINDING AT THE EYELET OF THE BRAKE ... Read more
PE88016
Opened: Jan 14, 1988 , Closed: Mar 31, 1988
EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS
SUMMARY:SOME 1981-86 TRUCKS WITH 7.4L ENGINES AND CAST IRON EXHAUSTMANIFOLDS MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE AN EXHAUST LEAK DEVELOPSBETWEEN THE MANIFOLD AND THE CYLINDER HEAD MATING SURFACE CAUSING A NOISECONDITION. MOST OF THE REPORTS (AND ALL OF THE INJURIES AND THEMANIFOLD FIRE) ARE FROM THE P3... Read more
DP80016
Opened: May 8, 1980 , Closed: Sep 2, 1980
A-FRAME AND CRANKSHAFT
A-FRAME AND CRANKSHAFT
CHEVROLET C10 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET C10 across all model years (1967, 2001).
100
Total Recalls
189
Total Complaints
15
Investigations
15
Reported Crashes
18
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET C10 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 7 | 8 | View |
| 1996 | 11 | 18 | View |
| 1995 | 12 | 42 | View |
| 1994 | 15 | 25 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 10 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 9 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 7 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1982 (current) | 3 | 4 | |
| 1981 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1961 | 0 | 1 | View |