1992 CHEVROLET K10
3 recalls, 7 complaints
99V130000 May 20, 1999
SEATS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-BACK BUCKET SEATS. THE SEAT RECLINER TO FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND FRACTURE ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION.
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
7 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 6, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING FIRE BROKE OUT UNDER THE MIDDLE OF THE TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE .
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 22, 1996
Incident date: Jan 17, 1996
VEHICLE STALLS OUT AT 60-70MPH ON HWY WITH NO WARNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STAYS ON.THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Oct 18, 1995
Incident date: Aug 18, 1995
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER CORRODED, OVERHEAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. TT CONSUMER STATES THIS IS THE SECOND SET OF ROTORS ON VEHICLE. EMERGENCY BRAKE HARD TO RELEASE. *SLC
PARKING BRAKE
Oct 18, 1995
Incident date: Aug 18, 1995
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER CORRODED, OVERHEAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. TT CONSUMER STATES THIS IS THE SECOND SET OF ROTORS ON VEHICLE. EMERGENCY BRAKE HARD TO RELEASE. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 18, 1995
Incident date: Aug 18, 1995
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER CORRODED, OVERHEAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. TT CONSUMER STATES THIS IS THE SECOND SET OF ROTORS ON VEHICLE. EMERGENCY BRAKE HARD TO RELEASE. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 18, 1995
Incident date: Aug 18, 1995
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER CORRODED, OVERHEAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 6, 1995
Incident date: Jun 5, 1995
TRANSMISSION FLUID DISPERSING OVER EXHAUST SYSTEM. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
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 (current) | 3 | 7 | |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 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 |