1981 CHEVROLET C10 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1981 CHEVROLET C10
The 1981 CHEVROLET C10 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID, WHEELS:RIM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 CHEVROLET C10
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1981 CHEVROLET C10, potentially affecting up to 121,950 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Recall 81V148000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 17 vehicles affected
Defect: THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID USED IN CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE FLUID BOILING POINT REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 116, "MOTOR VEHICLE BRAKE FLUIDS". BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASED, ESPECIALLY WHEN HARD OR FREQUENT BRAKING RAISES BRAKE FLUID TEMPERATURE.
Remedy: SUSPECT HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID WILL BE BLED FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPLACED WITH GM DELCO SUPREME NO. 11 OR AN EQUIVALENT, WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 81V118000 — WHEELS:RIM
| 253 vehicles affected
Defect: THE SPARE WHEEL IS ONE INCH WIDER THAN THE MAXIMUM APPROVED RIM WIDTH AND FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS".
Remedy: THE SPARE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1981 CHEVROLET C10
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 CHEVROLET C10. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1981 CHEVY C-10, FRONT BRAKE HOSES RETAINER BRACKET, CRIMPED TOO TIGHTLY ON HOSE, CAUSING HOSE TO PLUG, UNEVEN BRAKE PRESSURE, VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT OR LEFT. *TR
DT: SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO REPAIR PROBLEM. ON 03/05 FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN THE EXHAUST WAS SENDING FUMES INTO THE VEHICLE, AND WAS CAUSING HEADACHES/BLURRED VISION, AND SO ON. THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED AN EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RELEASING FUMES INTO CAB. *AK EXHAUST GASES WERE PASSING THROUGH RUBBER HOSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH A "CAPRICE" MANIFOLD. THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE BETWEEN THE 2ND-3RD GEARS AND IDLED ROUGHLY. THE WIPERS HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS READING TOO LOW. THERE WAS AN EXHAUST LEAK COMING FROM THE LEFT OF THE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SPUTTER WHEN BEING DRIVEN ON HILLS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE CHARGED BACK 3K DOLLARS TO HIS CREDIT CARD. *SC *NM
DT: SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO REPAIR PROBLEM. ON 03/05 FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN THE EXHAUST WAS SENDING FUMES INTO THE VEHICLE, AND WAS CAUSING HEADACHES/BLURRED VISION, AND SO ON. THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED AN EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RELEASING FUMES INTO CAB. *AK EXHAUST GASES WERE PASSING THROUGH RUBBER HOSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH A "CAPRICE" MANIFOLD. THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE BETWEEN THE 2ND-3RD GEARS AND IDLED ROUGHLY. THE WIPERS HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS READING TOO LOW. THERE WAS AN EXHAUST LEAK COMING FROM THE LEFT OF THE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SPUTTER WHEN BEING DRIVEN ON HILLS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE CHARGED BACK 3K DOLLARS TO HIS CREDIT CARD. *SC *NM
POOR DESIGN OF THE LOCATION OF THE GAS TANK.
PURCHASED TRUCK USED, FUEL TANK DOESN'T HAVE A PLATE , THE DOORS DON'T SHUT RIGHT . *AK *JB
Safety Rating for the 1981 CHEVROLET C10
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 CHEVROLET C10 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 CHEVROLET C10
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 CHEVROLET C10
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C10
- 1976 CHEVROLET C10 — 3 complaints
- 1977 CHEVROLET C10 — 4 complaints
- 1978 CHEVROLET C10 — 1 complaint
- 1979 CHEVROLET C10 — 4 complaints
- 1980 CHEVROLET C10 — 2 complaints
- 1981 CHEVROLET C10 (current)
- 1982 CHEVROLET C10 — 4 complaints
- 1983 CHEVROLET C10 — 5 complaints
- 1984 CHEVROLET C10 — 5 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET C10 — 9 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET C10 — 8 complaints
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