Chevrolet K10 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
43 owner complaints analyzed
32 distinct recall campaigns
100,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1967 to 2000 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 43 complaints (16.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 14.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 9.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 9.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 7.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 4.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 7 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 5 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 7; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 5; Seats: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 37 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 10; 2000: 7; 2001: 3; 2002: 2; 2003: 3; 2004: 3; 2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 973595 · 1995-10-18 (October 18, 1995)
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER CORRODED, OVERHEAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973595 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 859775 · 2000-04-05 (April 5, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN DRIVER STEPS ON THE BRAKES, DRIVER'S SEAT WILL MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD WITHOUT A WARNING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 859775 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975817 · 1995-11-30 (November 30, 1995)
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-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975817 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966363 · 1995-06-06 (June 6, 1995)
TRANSMISSION FLUID DISPERSING OVER EXHAUST SYSTEM. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966363 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 973623 · 1995-10-19 (October 19, 1995)
PURCHASE TRUCK USED THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING . TT CONSUMER STATES DEALER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM WHEN MANUFACTURER TESTED BEFORE ANY PRODUCTION WAS MADE BY MANUFACTURER, THIS GAS TANK HAS BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES BUT BECAUSE OF ITS DESIGN PROBLEMS, IT HAS ALWAYS HAD CONTUOUS LEAKS, GM HAS OFFERED A SETTLEMENT OF A NEW TRUCK, BECAUSE OF CONSUMER'S PERSONAL SITUATION.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 985241 · 1996-06-04 (June 4, 1996)
RIGHT GAS TANK LEAKS AT SEAM, COULD CAUSE FIRE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 985241 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 978006 · 1996-01-22 (January 22, 1996)
VEHICLE STALLS OUT AT 60-70MPH ON HWY WITH NO WARNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STAYS ON.THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978006 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 854189 · 2000-01-22 (January 22, 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-reported narrative. Look up ODI 854189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507166 · 1996-08-06 (August 6, 1996)
STEERING GEAR BOX THREADS STRIPPED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507166 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 9004968 · 2002-01-17 (January 17, 2002)
HIT AN EMBANKMENT AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER, RESULTING IN DRIVER SLIDING UP UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. PASSANGER WENT ALL THE WAY AGAINST THE DASHBOARD AND BREAKING THE WHINDSHIELD.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 9004968 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 |
1985: 1; 1986: 0; 1987: 0; 1988: 7; 1989: 3; 1990: 3; 1991: 2; 1992: 3; 1993: 2; 1994: 5; 1995: 1; 1996: 2; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 1
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1969 | 0 | 2 | Not available |
| 1970 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 1973 | 0 | 2 | +1 |
| 1974 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 | +1 |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | Not available |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 | Not available |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | -1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 7 | +7 |
| 1989 | 0 | 3 | -4 |
| 1990 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 5 | +3 |
| 1995 | 10 | 1 | -4 |
| 1996 | 4 | 2 | +1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | Not available |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | +1 |