Chevrolet K10 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 32 safety recalls and 75 owner complaints across 29 model years of the Chevrolet K10 (1967–2000). The most-complained-about year is 1995.

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What Chevrolet K10 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA. The 1995 model year has the most, with 18.

• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9
• Seats8
• Fuel system, gasoline: tank assembly7
• Visibility: motor6
• Seat belts: buckle assembly4
• Seats: recliner4
• Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4
• Air bags: frontal4

All Chevrolet K10 recalls (32)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chevrolet K10, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Vacuum (service brakes)

   NHTSA 00V222000 Reported August 8, 2000 3,758 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brakes. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." these vehicles were built with a kinked brake booster vacuum supply hose.

   Remedy: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.

   Model years: 2000

2. Seats

   NHTSA 99V130000 Reported May 20, 1999 59,381 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   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.

   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…

   Model years: 1992

3. U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)

   NHTSA 96V082000 Reported May 7, 1996 16,918 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.

   Remedy: Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.

   Model years: 1996

4. Vehicle speed control

   NHTSA 96V057000 Reported April 4, 1996 379,004 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   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."

   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.

   Model years: 1995, 1996

5. Seats

   NHTSA 95V246000 Reported December 21, 1995 675,661 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

   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…

   Model years: 1993, 1994

6. Windshield (visibility)

   NHTSA 94V212000 Reported October 26, 1994 29 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The windshields were installed with incorrect windshield opening pinch-weld-flange primer. This primer will not properly etch the painted surface of the flange, allowing the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 212, "windshield mounting."

   Remedy: Dealers will remove the windshield and reinstall it using the correct primer.

   Model years: 1994

7. Suspension: lower arm

   NHTSA 94V060000 Reported April 5, 1994 30,148 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Trucks were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut tightened below the specified torque. Low torque on this nut may allow the attachment bolt to loosed and subsequently fatigue and break. The bolt breakage can cause the left hand control arm to separate from the frame.

   Remedy: Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.

   Model years: 1994

8. Seats

   NHTSA 93V216000 Reported December 14, 1993 1,375 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The seats have been assembled without bolts that connect the upper slave hinge to the seat back frame, or without bolts that connect the seat to the seat adjuster. In either case, the vehicles fail to conform to fnvss no. 207, "seating systems."

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect seats for missing bolts and install bolts if required.

   Model years: 1994

9. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

   NHTSA 93V152000 Reported September 15, 1993 70,154 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   The brake pedal push rod retainer is missing, mispositioned or not properly seated.

   Remedy: Inspect vehicles to assure the brake pedal push rod retainer is present and fully seated in its correct position.

   Model years: 1994

10. Rotor (service brakes)

    NHTSA 93V119000 Reported August 2, 1993 341,364 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

11. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 93V016000 Reported February 1, 1993 1,702,880 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

    Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

    Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

12. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 90V015000 Reported January 29, 1990 68 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On c and k models, feed and or return fuel lines can contact the automatic transmission shift linkage cordon shaft. In addition, on k models lines may also contact front propshaft. In either case the fuel lines could be damaged resulting in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Install newly designed fuel line routing bracket to prevent contact and, if necessary, replace fuel lines.

    Model years: 1990

13. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 89V107000 Reported July 6, 1989 179 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tire size data on certification label is incorrect.

    Remedy: Affix new certification label with correct information.

    Model years: 1988

14. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 89V078000 Reported May 15, 1989 5,863 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads.

    Remedy: Correct torque in trailer hitch fasteners to prevent trailer separation.

    Model years: 1989

15. Linkages (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 87V125000 Reported August 10, 1987 8,893 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Cruise control cable lock mechanism may self disengage causing erratic operation or throttle not returning to idle.

    Remedy: Install a clamp around the lock tab of cruise control.

    Model years: 1988

16. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 87V126000 Reported August 10, 1987 2,750 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    One or both of outer tie rod nuts may be loose and not crimped.

    Remedy: Replace tie rod and knuckle and set toe-in.

    Model years: 1988

17. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 87V127000 Reported August 10, 1987 1,521 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Trucks may have cracked or broken door striker nuts, which do not conform to FMVSS 206.

    Remedy: Replace existing door striker nuts.

    Model years: 1988

18. Shock absorber (suspension)

    NHTSA 87V128000 Reported August 10, 1987 312 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Incorrect front shock absorber upper and lower nuts could loosen.

    Remedy: Replace free spinning nuts with torque nuts.

    Model years: 1988

19. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 85V052000 Reported May 1, 1985 3,152 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Rim information may have been omitted on certification label installed on the left front door. Consequence of defect: these trucks do not conform with FMVSS 120, tire selections and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars.

    Remedy: Install new corrected labels.

    Model years: 1985

20. Differential unit (power train)

    NHTSA 83V045000 Reported April 27, 1983 6,204 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 shaft comes loose, the rear wheels may…

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the differential lock screw at no charge.

    Model years: 1982

21. Arm (steering)

    NHTSA 78V166000 Reported August 7, 1978 16 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The front nuts may not have been tightened to specifications. These nuts could loosen during vehicle operation and cause the front hub and rotor assembly to separate from the wheel and tire assembly.

    Remedy: The dealer will tighten the nuts to specifications on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1978

22. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 77V178000 Reported October 14, 1977 330,468 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. As a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the…

    Remedy: Dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. This will be performed without charge.

    Model years: 1976, 1977

23. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

    NHTSA 77V040000 Reported March 22, 1977 64 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The wheels on the involved vehicles may be equipped with an improperly formed spider in the area where the spider attaches to the rim. Consequently, the center section of the wheel may develop cracks and separate from the wheel rim.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace all defective wheels, free of charge.

    Model years: 1977

24. Fluid (service brakes)

    NHTSA 74V065000 Reported April 25, 1974 642 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1974

25. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 74V027000 Reported February 15, 1974 1,218,387 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974

26. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 73V198000 Reported October 3, 1973 123,600 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

27. Leaf spring assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 71V181000 Reported October 13, 1971 1,600 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1972

28. Coil springs (suspension)

    NHTSA 71V139000 Reported August 19, 1971 124,000 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1969, 1970, 1971

29. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 71V120000 Reported July 20, 1971 160 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1971

30. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

    NHTSA 70V094000 Reported August 10, 1970 880 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1970

31. Leaf (suspension)

    NHTSA 70V031000 Reported April 3, 1970 5,760 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1969

32. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 67V005000 Reported January 23, 1967 2,460 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1967

Other Chevrolet models

• Malibu19,364 complaints
• Silverado 150018,029 complaints
• Impala10,434 complaints
• Tahoe10,032 complaints
• Equinox9,161 complaints
• Silverado8,799 complaints
• Blazer8,192 complaints
• Suburban8,164 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.