Total Complaints
18 filings
CHEVROLET K10 · model year
1995 CHEVROLET K10
18 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995CHEVROLETK10 carries 18 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 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 1995 K10 is visibility:windshield wiper/washer with 4 filings, followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor (4) and seats (2). 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 1995 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.
18
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 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 |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 4 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20011024VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK AND THEN THEY WILL QUIT, CONSUMER HAS TO TURN WINDSHIELD WIPERS OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN TO WORK. CONTACT DEALER AND DEALER STATED NO RECALL. *AK *SLC
20000828VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE FAILED COMPLETELY
20000810VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL CUT OFF IN RAIN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE. *AK
20000405SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN DRIVER STEPS ON THE BRAKES, DRIVER'S SEAT WILL MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD WITHOUT A WARNING. *AK
20000122VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION. ONCE IN A WHILE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN TO WORK AFTER A FEW MOMENTS. SOMETIMESTHE DRIVER HAS TO MOVE THE WIRING HARNESS AROUND BEFORE OPERATION CONTINUES. THE DEALER AND CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. RECALL WA SISSUED ON THAT PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WA SNOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
19991229SEATS
I FOUND A RECALL EXISTED FOR BROKEN SEAT BRACKET ON MY TRUCK SO I INQUIRED LOCAL DEALER ABOUT ANY RECALLS FOR THIS TRUCK, THEY SAID NONE WERE OUTSTANDING, BUT MY SEAT HAS THE SPECIFIC FAILURE OF THE RECALL. WHAT DO I DO NOW, PLEASE REPLY BY E-MAIL.
19990726SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT 60 MPH, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. DEALER SAYS THE BRAKES ARE NORMAL. *AK
19990722VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKE AND MODEL . HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
19990713VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
19990216UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DEALER CONTACTED GM AND GM DECLINED TO MAKE THE SECOND REPAIR BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED OUT OF WARRANTY. NO DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
19981130VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, WHEN WIPERS ARE NEEDED THEY ARE INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
19980220VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.
19970102SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKES DIDN'T RESPOND PROPERLY, RESULTING IN VEHICLE RUNNING OFF THE ROAD. *AK
19960731CrashAIR BAGS
DURING FRONT IMPACT ACCIDENT . DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
19960126VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
HEATER DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD PROPERLY, IMPEDES PROPER DRIVER VISIBILITY. TT
19951107CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT, A FRONT END COLLISION, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
19950302CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, UPON IMPACT AT 1:00, 55 MPH. TT
19950215SEATS
EXTENDED CAB: WHEN BACK SEAT IS IN LOCK POSITION, WHOLE SEAT ROCKS; PULL LEVER TO RELAX THE BACK OF SEAT; SEAT ROCKS AGAIN AFTER BRAKING; NOT FIRM. TT
Compare 1995CHEVROLETK10 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 1995 CHEVROLET K10 have?▼
The 1995 CHEVROLET K10 has 18 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 CHEVROLET K10?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 CHEVROLET K10 is VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR and SEATS.
Is the 1995 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.