Chevrolet K10 1996
Model K10 made in 1996 by Chevrolet got 8 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningseats and suspension.
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96E010000 | VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS | E (Equipment) | 2400 | 08/19/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/25/1996 | 03/29/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V082000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1996 to 04/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 16918 | 04/29/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/07/1996 | 05/09/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. this could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; axle; rear; u-bolt. vehicle description: light duty pickup 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 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V057000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1995 to 11/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 379004 | 04/11/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/04/1996 | 04/17/1996 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/20/1996 | 06/15/1996 | ||
| Hit vehicle broad side at 45-50 mph and driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/14/2001 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| Vehicle caught fire while parked in garage. unknown origin other than something electrical likely shorted and started fire. vehicle completely gutted, only metal remains. all other parts burned/melted. fire detected at 12:30 am on 4/14/01 but likely started earlier. property damage also to garage/$19k damage value is only for vehicle/$$ value of other damage still undetermined.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/17/2000 | 1 | ||
| No summary | |||
| SEATS | |||
| The vehicle has been serviced for a recall on a reclining seat and problem still exists. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/03/1996 | 2 | ||
| Abs: brakes failed to hold while traveling downhill on snow covered dirt road, pedal went to floor, then started kicking back, vehicle left road, went off mountain, hit large boulders; no prior warning. | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 40 | 02/14/1991 | |
| When consumer is driving brakes go to the floor and there are no brakes, has abs anti-lock brakes. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 10/05/2003 | 101000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 |
| My wife had her tire separated at 60 mph. i had checked the pressure (40 psi) 2 hours before the incident. it never had pressure losses with this tire or the set. the outer sidewall completely separated, the inner side half diameter was also separated. the tire was a firestone wilderness le p265/70r16 dot 8x72 wl2 3501, which is 2 years old, and has 25,000 miles on right rear. *la | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 11/18/1996 | 1 | 07/16/1996 | |
| Vehicle idles high. | |||