1993 CHEVROLET K10
2 recalls, 5 complaints
95V246000 Dec 21, 1995
SEATS
Defect Description
THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLE COULD 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 VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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. THESE CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO BOTH THE... Read more
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
5 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
SEATS
Mar 25, 2004
Incident date: Apr 20, 2003
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK RECLINED BACKWARDS ONTO THE REAR SEAT. THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THERE'S A RECALL 95V246000 FOR THIS ISSUE BUT THE VIN # IS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *NM
SEATS
Jan 28, 1997
Incident date: Jan 27, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FAILED BACKWARDS AND BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. *AK
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
FRONT SEAT BACK FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *DH
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Sep 23, 1996
RIGHT FRONT AXLE SHAFT SEAL FAILED. *DH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 2, 1995
WHEN DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION GEAR LOCK INTO SECOND GEAR . 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).
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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 (current) | 2 | 5 | |
| 1992 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 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 |