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1995 Chevrolet K10Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet K10, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints186 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem9Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 24, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Chevrolet K10 has problems

18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility90
Air bags33
Seats30
Service brakes, hydraulic20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1995 Chevrolet K10 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 96V-057 · Apr 4, 1996 · 379,004 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other K10 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K10 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Chevrolet K10, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONSPE95052 · closed Mar 22, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What K10 owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 898182 · Oct 24, 2001
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…
Complaint 854189 · Jan 22, 2000
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
Complaint 843019 · Jul 22, 1999

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