MYRModel Year Report

1993 Chevrolet K10

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1993 Chevrolet K10
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:13.101Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
3

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 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 4 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 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 4 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 4 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 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 4 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

1993: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seats

3 of 4 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While driving the front driver's side seat failed backwards and broke which caused the driver to run off the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-28

The driver's side seat back reclined backwards onto the rear seat. This occurred while the truck was at a complete stop at a traffic light. There's a recall 95V246000 for this issue but the VIN # is outside the remedy scope.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-25

Front seat back failed prior to recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-23

Power train

2 of 4 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing seal and automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

When driving the transmission gear lock into second gear . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-02

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1993-07-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-10-27 Propshaft tube failure
  3. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-31 Engine compartment fires
  4. I
    1995-09-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-12-22 Front seat back collapse
  5. R
    1996-03-07Seats95V246000 The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Chevrolet K10 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V016000 · Power train
  • Recall 95V246000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Chevrolet K10?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.