1987 Chevrolet K10

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1987 Chevrolet K10
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:33.583Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 5 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 2 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 2 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 4 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 2 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000

1987: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19830
19840
19852
19865
19872
19880
19891
19902
19912
19924
19934
19948
199518
19968
19974
19984
19994
20000

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 2 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and auxillary tank.

Show complaint excerpts

Gas tanks rusted through, both sides. Plastic skid plates trap dirt and moisture up against tanks, tanks rust through and leak gasoline all over. Talked to chevy customer service about failure. No warnings sent out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-19

Seat belts

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts.

INJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Hit an embankment and the seat belts did not hold the driver, resulting in driver sliding up under the steering wheel. Passanger went all the way against the dashboard and breaking the whindshield.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-22

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Chevrolet K10 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1987 Chevrolet K10 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet K10?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 150% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Chevrolet K10 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.