1996 Chevrolet K10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1996 Chevrolet K10. Newest first.
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
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.
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
8 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Sidewall · Tires › Tread/belt
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
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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
No summary
- Seats
The vehicle has been serviced for a recall on a reclining seat and problem still exists. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Vehicle idles high.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When consumer IS driving brakes go to the floor and there are no brakes, has ABS anti-lock brakes. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Hit vehicle broad side at 45-50 mph and driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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