Chevrolet K10 1995

Model K10 made in 1995 by Chevrolet got 18 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, other and seats. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningseats, vehicle speed control.

Model 1995

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS
96E010000VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS E (Equipment)240008/19/1996MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/25/199603/29/1996
Defect SummaryThe seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Consequence SummaryIf this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesSystem: interior; seat track anchors and seat.equipment description: front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats provided by vehicle safety systems for installation in light duty pickup extended cab conversion trucks.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact vss at 1-800-742-5043. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
96V057000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 05/01/1995 to 11/01/1995V (Vehicle)37900404/11/1996MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/04/199604/17/1996571124
Defect SummaryThese 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.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesSystem: fuel; throttle linkages and control; fmvss no. 124. vehicle description: pickup trucks, cab/chassis, utility and multi-purpose trucks equipped with gasoline engines. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
PE95052GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/25/199503/22/1996STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS
 Bolt in the coupling, joining the upper intermediate and steering column shafts, falls out.total loss of steering occurs when the shafts then separate.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
07/06/1996
 During front impact accident . drivers side air bag did not deploy.*ak
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
11/02/1994111/01/1995
 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
02/10/19951
 Air bag did not deploy, upon impact at 1:00, 55 mph. tt
OTHER
203/01/1995
 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
SEATS
10/01/1996
 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.
01/24/1995
 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
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
04/05/20000
 While driving and when driver steps on the brakes, driver's seat will move forward and backward without a warning. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
 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
 Abs brakes didn't respond properly, resulting in vehicle running off the road. *ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
01/26/1996
 Heater defroster/defogger does not clear the windshield properly, impedes proper driver visibility. tt
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
07/20/1999
 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
 While driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wipers become inoperable, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
11/01/1997
 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
401/07/1995
 Windshield wipers fail intermittently.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
206/01/1995
 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
02/01/2000107/01/1995
 Windshield wiper module failed completely
08/01/20000
 While driving windshield wipers will cut off in rain. consumer feels this is unsafe. *ak
12/28/1999
 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