1977 CHEVROLET K10 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1977 CHEVROLET K10
The 1977 CHEVROLET K10 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1977 CHEVROLET K10
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1977 CHEVROLET K10, potentially affecting up to 330,532 vehicles.
Recall 77V178000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 330,468 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN...
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.
View full details →Recall 77V040000 — WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
| 64 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1977 CHEVROLET K10
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1977 CHEVROLET K10. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RIGHT GAS TANK LEAKS AT SEAM, COULD CAUSE FIRE. *AK
PURCHASE TRUCK USED THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING . TT CONSUMER STATES DEALER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM WHEN MANUFACTURER TESTED BEFORE ANY PRODUCTION WAS MADE BY MANUFACTURER, THIS GAS TANK HAS BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES BUT BECAUSE OF ITS DESIGN PROBLEMS, IT HAS ALWAYS HAD CONTUOUS LEAKS, GM HAS OFFERED A SETTLEMENT OF A NEW TRUCK, BECAUSE OF CONSUMER'S PERSONAL SITUATION.*JB
Safety Rating for the 1977 CHEVROLET K10
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1977 CHEVROLET K10 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1977 CHEVROLET K10
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1977 CHEVROLET K10
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET K10
- 1972 CHEVROLET K10 — 0 complaints
- 1973 CHEVROLET K10 — 0 complaints
- 1974 CHEVROLET K10 — 0 complaints
- 1975 CHEVROLET K10 — 4 complaints
- 1976 CHEVROLET K10 — 0 complaints
- 1977 CHEVROLET K10 (current)
- 1978 CHEVROLET K10 — 0 complaints
- 1981 CHEVROLET K10 — 1 complaint
- 1982 CHEVROLET K10 — 0 complaints
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