1995 CHEVROLET K10
2 recalls, 18 complaints - 2 TSBs
96V057000 Apr 4, 1996
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.
96E010000 Mar 25, 1996
SEATS
Defect Description
THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES 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
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
3 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 4 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Oct 24, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK AND THEN THEY WILL QUIT, CONSUMER HAS TO TURN WINDSHIELD WIPERS OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN TO WORK. CONTACT DEALER AND DEALER STATED NO RECALL. *AK *SLC
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 28, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE FAILED COMPLETELY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 10, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL CUT OFF IN RAIN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 5, 2000
Incident date: Apr 5, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN DRIVER STEPS ON THE BRAKES, DRIVER'S SEAT WILL MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD WITHOUT A WARNING. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jan 22, 2000
Incident date: Dec 28, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. ONCE IN A WHILE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN TO WORK AFTER A FEW MOMENTS. SOMETIMESTHE DRIVER HAS TO MOVE THE WIRING HARNESS AROUND BEFORE OPERATION CONTINUES. THE DEALER AND CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PRO... Read more
SEATS
Dec 29, 1999
I FOUND A RECALL EXISTED FOR BROKEN SEAT BRACKET ON MY TRUCK SO I INQUIRED LOCAL DEALER ABOUT ANY RECALLS FOR THIS TRUCK, THEY SAID NONE WERE OUTSTANDING, BUT MY SEAT HAS THE SPECIFIC FAILURE OF THE RECALL. WHAT DO I DO NOW, PLEASE REPLY BY E-MAIL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 26, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT 60 MPH, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. DEALER SAYS THE BRAKES ARE NORMAL. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 22, 1999
Incident date: Jul 20, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKE AND MODEL . HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 13, 1999
WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 16, 1999
DEALER CONTACTED GM AND GM DECLINED TO MAKE THE SECOND REPAIR BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED OUT OF WARRANTY. NO DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nov 30, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WHEN WIPERS ARE NEEDED THEY ARE INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Feb 20, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 2, 1997
ABS BRAKES DIDN'T RESPOND PROPERLY, RESULTING IN VEHICLE RUNNING OFF THE ROAD. *AK
AIR BAGS
Jul 31, 1996
Incident date: Jul 6, 1996
DURING FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT . DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jan 26, 1996
Incident date: Jan 26, 1996
HEATER DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD PROPERLY, IMPEDES PROPER DRIVER VISIBILITY. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 7, 1995
Incident date: Nov 2, 1994
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, A FRONT END COLLISION, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Feb 10, 1995
AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, UPON IMPACT AT 1:00, 55 MPH. TT
Crash
1 injured
SEATS
Feb 15, 1995
Incident date: Jan 24, 1995
EXTENDED CAB: WHEN BACK SEAT IS IN LOCK POSITION, WHOLE SEAT ROCKS; PULL LEVER TO RELAX THE BACK OF SEAT; SEAT ROCKS AGAIN AFTER BRAKING; NOT FIRM. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 CHEVROLET K10
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 (current) | 2 | 18 | |
| 1994 | 6 | 8 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 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 |