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Chevrolet K10 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 38 owner complaints for the Chevrolet K10, covering model years 1995 to 2000. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (18), and Visibility is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 38 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (1995–2000)
  • most complaints: 1995 (18 for that model year)
  • top component: Visibility (10 complaints)
  • latest recall 00V222000 (reported Aug 8, 2000)
  • 7 complaints reporting a crash (18.4%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (2.6%)
  • 4 complaints reporting an injury (10.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet K10 complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 18 of 38, or 47.4%. Next come 1996 (8) and 1997 (4). The fewest are for 1999, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet K10 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–1999Column chart of 38 complaints across 5 model years. The highest is 1995 with 18. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 18 complaints1819951996: 8 complaints819961997: 4 complaints419971998: 4 complaints419981999: 4 complaints41999
Chevrolet K10 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet K10 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995183030
199682110
199740000
199841000
199941000
All model years387140

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet K10 components

top 13 · NHTSA categories

Visibility is the component named most often, in 10 complaints (26.3% of all 38), followed by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (8) and Air Bags (5).

Components named most often in Chevrolet K10 complaints (top 13)
Components named most often in Chevrolet K10 complaints (top 13)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Visibility1026.3%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic821.1%
Air Bags513.2%
Seats513.2%
Steering37.9%
Tires37.9%
Exterior Lighting25.3%
Structure25.3%
Electrical System12.6%
Equipment12.6%
Suspension12.6%
Unknown or Other12.6%
Vehicle Speed Control12.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet K10 recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name K10, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2000. The 1996 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Chevrolet K10 recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 1 campaign1996: 2 campaigns1997: no campaigns1998: no campaigns1999: no campaigns2000: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 00V222000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brakes. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." These vehicles were built with a kinked brake booster vacuum supply hose.

    Consequence:
    These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 105.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 96V082000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › U-Bolt, Leaf Spring to Axle

    Model year 1996

    The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 96V057000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model years 1995–1996

    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:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet K10 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet K10 have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet K10, covering model years 1995 to 2000. The most recent, 00V222000, was reported on August 8, 2000 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 1996 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Chevrolet K10 model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 18 of the 38 complaints in NHTSA’s file (47.4%). The next are 1996 (8) and 1997 (4). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet K10 complaint?

Visibility is the component named most often: 10 complaints, or 26.3% of all 38. Service Brakes, Hydraulic (8) and Air Bags (5) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet K10?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet K10 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 38 complaints, 7 report a crash, 1 a fire, 4 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.