1990 Chevrolet K10: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1993

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest K10 years (#5 of 5 by complaints, age-adjusted)1 fire report

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Common problems

Computed from 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 2 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)1 complaint

Seats1 complaint

“The vehicle has caught on fire due to transmission fluid. His truck is part of the recall but chevrolet is not trying to honor it. Please describe. Tt”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 1995

“Vehicle was at a stop impact 6:00 position driver seat track broke causing seat back failure and driver hit his head on rear window. Tt”Owner report · Seats · May 1995

When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 3 campaigns

Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system, gasoline)90V015000 · Jan 1990

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.

Automatic transmission (power train)93V016000 · Feb 1993

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.

Rotor (service brakes, hydraulic)93V119000 · Aug 1993

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 ITEMS.

How other years compare

1990 (this page)solid year2 complaints · 3 recalls 1992solid year4 complaints · 3 recalls

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all K10 years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

Check your exact K10 by VIN

Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1990 Chevrolet K10 reliable?

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Chevrolet K10. The most complained-about area is power train.

Does the 1990 Chevrolet K10 have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.