1992 Chevrolet K10: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 4 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system; the 1990 model year looks more trouble-free.

Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1999

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.

1 fire report

Common problems Recalls Other years FAQ

Common problems

Computed from 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 4 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.

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)2 complaints

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)1 complaint

Parking Brake1 complaint

“Vehicle stalls out at 60-70mph on hwy with no warning the electrical system stays on.the service engine light comes on. Tt”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 1996

“Front disc brake caliper corroded, overheat the front brake rotors. Tt consumer states this is the second set of rotors on vehicle. Emergency brake hard to release. *slc”Owner report · Parking Brake · Aug 1995

Recalls - 3 campaigns

SEATS99V130000 · May 1999

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 BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION93V016000 · 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR93V119000 · 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

19902 complaints · 3 recalls 1992 (this page)4 complaints · 3 recalls 19948 complaints · 6 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1992 Chevrolet K10 reliable?

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Chevrolet K10. The most complained-about area is electrical system.

Does the 1992 Chevrolet K10 have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seats. 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.