1991 CHEVROLET K10
2 recalls, 3 complaints
93V119000 Aug 2, 1993
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
93V016000 Feb 1, 1993
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Consequence
THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 31, 1998
ANTI LOCK BRAKES EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE CONSTANTLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 4, 1997
Incident date: Dec 12, 1991
BRAKE PROBLEMS; ON REGULAR ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP. NEEDS AT LEAST (3) TIMES THE DISTANCE TO ALLOW THE TRUCK TO STOP. THIS CONDITION IS WORSE ON WET ROADS. OWNER DOES NOT KNOW IF THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES OR REAR BRAKES. THE REAR BRAKES ARE ABS. D... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 4, 1997
Incident date: Dec 12, 1991
BRAKE PROBLEMS; ON REGULAR ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE TRUCK DOES NOT STOP. NEEDS AT LEAST (3) TIMES THE DISTANCE TO ALLOW THE TRUCK TO STOP. THIS CONDITION IS WORSE ON WET ROADS. OWNER DOES NOT KNOW IF THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES OR REAR BRAKES. THE REAR BRAKES ARE ABS. D... Read more
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET K10
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE93062
Opened: Jul 12, 1993 , Closed: Oct 27, 1993
PROPSHAFT TUBE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
CHEVROLET K10 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET K10 across all model years (1967, 2000).
50
Total Recalls
90
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET K10 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 18 | View |
| 1994 | 6 | 8 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 1991 (current) | 2 | 3 | |
| 1990 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |