Chevrolet K10 1977
Model K10 made in 1977 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningvehicle speed control, wheels.
Model 1977
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V178000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 330468 | 11/07/1977 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/14/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. as a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the drivers foot is removed from the pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. this will be performed without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: throttle linkages and control; accelerator pedal rod.consequences of defect: in the event that the throttle does not return to idle,the vehicle would not decelerate as expected and loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V040000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1976 to 12/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 64 | 03/28/1977 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/22/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The wheels on the involved vehicles may be equipped with an improperly formed spider in the area where the spider attaches to the rim. consequently, the center section of the wheel may develop cracks and separate from the wheel rim. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace all defective wheels, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: suspension; wheels, disc spider.consequences of defect: should separation occur during vehicle operation, lossof vehicle control and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA92041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/1992 | 03/09/1995 | FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/15/1982 | |||
| Right gas tank leaks at seam, could cause fire. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1988 | ||
| 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 | |||