Chevrolet K10 1991

Model K10 made in 1991 by Chevrolet got 3 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1991

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
93V016000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992V (Vehicle)170288003/13/1993ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/01/199302/04/1993
Defect SummaryUnanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Consequence SummaryThe vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Corrective SummaryInstall a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
NotesSystem: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
93V119000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/1986 to 12/01/1991V (Vehicle)34136411/08/1993ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/02/199307/26/1993
Defect SummarySevere 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.
Consequence SummarySeparation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. this could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace 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.
NotesSystem: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a k or l, and theseventh character must be 3,4,5,6, or 9.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. the telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA94029GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/29/199407/31/1996ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
EA92041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/08/199203/09/1995FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE93089GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/08/199302/10/1994FUEL TANK SUPPORT FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
101/01/1991
 Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distance constantly.
12/12/1991112/23/1991
 Brake problems; on regular road conditions when applying the brakes the truck does not stop. needs at least (3) times the distance to allow the truck to stop. this condition is worse on wet roads. owner does not know if the problem is with the front brakes or rear brakes. the rear brakes are abs. dealer stated that there is no problem with the brakes. *ak *slc
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
12/12/1991112/23/1991
 Brake problems; on regular road conditions when applying the brakes the truck does not stop. needs at least (3) times the distance to allow the truck to stop. this condition is worse on wet roads. owner does not know if the problem is with the front brakes or rear brakes. the rear brakes are abs. dealer stated that there is no problem with the brakes. *ak *slc