Total Complaints
8 filings
CHEVROLET K10 · model year
1994 CHEVROLET K10
8 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994CHEVROLETK10 carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1994 K10 is seats:front assembly:recliner with 2 filings, followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor (2) and power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1994 K10, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20040622VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE, AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK
20040611TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
20000519SEATS
DRIVER'S SEAT SEPARATED FROM THE TRACK. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK
19991012POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILED EARLY
19990526VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OUT . A RECALL HAS BEEN ISUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *AK
19970916SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER'S SEATBACK REST COLLAPSED DUE TO A BROKEN BOLT ON ASSEMBLY. HAD IT REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT HAS BROKEN AGAIN. TRUCK WAS A RECALL, BUT DIDN'T RECEIVE A OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. *AK
19961107SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
UPON RECEIPT OF RECALL NOTICE FROM MFR, CONSUMER CONTACTED DLR TO SCHEDULE APPT., DLR PUT VIN IN AND FOUND VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, VEHICLE EXHIBITS SIMILAR DEFECT, BOTH BOLTS HAVE SHEARED OFF AND DRIVER'S SEAT IS IN RECLINING POSITION. *AK
19960102POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
PURCHASE TRUCK NEW WHEN DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT TOOK TO DEALER COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM . TT
Compare 1994CHEVROLETK10 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1994 CHEVROLET K10 have?▼
The 1994 CHEVROLET K10 has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 CHEVROLET K10?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 CHEVROLET K10 is SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR and POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT.
Is the 1994 CHEVROLET K10 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.