1995 Chevrolet K10: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 18 owner complaints on record; most reports concern visibility; the 1994 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While driving and when driver steps on the brakes, driver's seat will move forward and backward without a warning. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Apr 2000
“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”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 1999
“Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable. A recall has been issued on similar make and model . However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer has been notified. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 1999
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“Due to an electrical short within the windshield wipers, when wipers are needed they are inoperative. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 1997
“Extended cab: when back seat is in lock position, whole seat rocks; pull lever to relax the back of seat; seat rocks again after braking; not firm. Tt”Owner report · Seats · Jan 1995
“Consumer was in an accident, a front end collision, the driver side air bag didn't deploy . Tt one person was injured in accident. *slc”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 1994
“When applying the brakes at 60 mph, the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer says the brakes are normal. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“I found a recall existed for broken seat bracket on my truck so I inquired local dealer about any recalls for this truck, they said none were outstanding, but my seat has the specific failure of the recall. What do I do now, please reply by e-mail.”Owner report · Seats
“While driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wipers become inoperable, cause unknown. Please give any further details. *ak”Owner report · Visibility
“Dealer contacted gm and gm declined to make the second repair because vehicle was declared out of warranty. No defect mentioned in the summary. *ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES COULD 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. THESE CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS.
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."
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.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Chevrolet K10 reliable?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Chevrolet K10. The most complained-about area is visibility.
Does the 1995 Chevrolet K10 have open recalls?
2 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.