1994 Chevrolet K10

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1994 Chevrolet K10
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:06:44.991Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet K10 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1994: 8 complaints
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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 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

2 of 8 total reports mention: visibility.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040622

SEATS

2 of 8 total reports mention: seats.

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 19970916

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961107

TIRES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040611

SEATS

1 of 8 total reports mentions: seats.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930903 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER IS MISSING, MISPOSITIONED OR NOT PROPERLY SEATED.

Remedy: INSPECT VEHICLES TO ASSURE THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER IS PRESENT AND FULLY SEATED IN ITS CORRECT POSITION.

Campaign 93V152000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19931223 — seats

THE SEATS HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE UPPER SLAVE HINGE TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, OR WITHOUT BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE SEAT TO THE SEAT ADJUSTER. IN EITHER CASE, THE VEHICLES FAIL TO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT SEATS FOR MISSING BOLTS AND INSTALL BOLTS IF REQUIRED.

Campaign 93V216000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940414 — suspension

TRUCKS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME REAR NUT TIGHTENED BELOW THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. LOW TORQUE ON THIS NUT MAY ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSED AND SUBSEQUENTLY FATIG

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME REAR NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Campaign 94V060000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19941028 — visibility

THE WINDSHIELDS WERE INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT WINDSHIELD OPENING PINCH-WELD-FLANGE PRIMER. THIS PRIMER WILL NOT PROPERLY ETCH THE PAINTED SURFACE OF THE FLANGE, ALLOWING THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE FRO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD AND REINSTALL IT USING THE CORRECT PRIMER.

Campaign 94V212000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950922 — PE (closed 19951222)

FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE

R 19960307 — seats

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 INSTA

Campaign 95V246000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960819 — seats

THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES 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 INSTA

Campaign 96E010000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Chevrolet K10 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V152000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V216000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V060000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V212000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V246000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96E010000 (seats) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Chevrolet K10?

The most-reported component is visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet K10 have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.