1991 Chevrolet K10
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
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 2 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity
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1993-03-13Power train93V016000 Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
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1993-10-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-10 Fuel tank support failure
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1993-11-08Service brakes, hydraulic93V119000 Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Remedy: Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are…
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1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Chevrolet K10 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V016000 · Power train
- Recall 93V119000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 1991 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 1991 Chevrolet K10?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 150% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet K10 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.