1995 CHEVROLET K10 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 CHEVROLET K10
The 1995 CHEVROLET K10 has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (4 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (4 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 CHEVROLET K10
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1995 CHEVROLET K10, potentially affecting up to 381,404 vehicles.
Recall 96E010000 — SEATS
| 2,400 vehicles affected
Defect: 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....
View full details →Recall 96V057000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 379,004 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 CHEVROLET K10
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 CHEVROLET K10. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE FAILED COMPLETELY
WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL CUT OFF IN RAIN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN DRIVER STEPS ON THE BRAKES, DRIVER'S SEAT WILL MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD WITHOUT A WARNING. *AK
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 PROBLEM. RECALL WA SISSUED ON THAT PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WA SNOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1995 CHEVROLET K10
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 CHEVROLET K10 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 CHEVROLET K10
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 CHEVROLET K10
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET K10
- 1990 CHEVROLET K10 — 2 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET K10 — 3 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET K10 — 7 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET K10 — 5 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET K10 — 8 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET K10 (current)
- 1996 CHEVROLET K10 — 9 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET K10 — 5 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET K10 — 8 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET K10 — 4 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET K10 — 0 complaints
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