Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet c10. The vehicle has cooper mastercraft tires, size p225/70r15. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle drove as if it were out of balance. The contact pulled over and discovered a knot in the front driver side tire. He continued to drive and the tire eventually failed. The dealer stated that nothing could be done to assist. The tire was sent to the manufacturer and they stated that the contact must have struck the tire against something. He is afraid to drive the vehicle because he has three of the same tires remaining on the vehicle, and believes the same failure could recur. The federal safety agency campaign id number 98t004000 (tires:tread/belt) was referenced. The dot number was unknown. The current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 09/15/08 *bf updated 09/17/08.
The worst 1995 Chevrolet C10 problems
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Problems by type
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- Visibility22
- Brakes6
- Seats5
- Airbags3
- Engine2
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Chevrolet C10
Recalls 7
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.
- Risk
- This condition can result in fuel leakage and a distinct fuel odor if the tank were filled above the level of the hole or crack. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
Recall number 98V187000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
- Risk
- This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Recall number 98V150001 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.
- Risk
- This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
Recall number 97V037000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
Recall number 96V057000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out.
- Risk
- This loose engagement can provide noticeable noise and abnormal steering feeling to the driver and, if left unattended, the steering shafts can separate resulting in a loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.
Recall number 96V004000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front
- What is wrong
- If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.
- Risk
- If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).
Recall number 95V241000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.
Recall number 95V242000 · Recall details
See all 7 recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet C10
Defect investigations
Steering shaft separations
Odi opened this pe on november 13, 1995 based on an owner complaint concerning a september 1995 accident involving a 1995 1/2 ton gm pickup truck.the vehicle owner alleged the bolt used to join the 2-piece steering shaft was missing.the shafts then separated and steering control was lost. During the course of this investigation, odi has gathered information from staff at the following: auto collision insurance companies, third-party products liability industry, independent repair shops, involved vehicle operators, general motors corporation. According to gm, the steering column and shafts were changed for the 1995 c/k models at the start of the 1995 model year.the change was made to incorporate driver air bag systems for the c/k10/20 with gvwr of less than 8500 lbs.however the change was made for all c/ks. For the 1995 model year, the steering column shaft was connected to the upper intermediate shaft with a bolt through the column shaft and the universal joint coupling.no nut was required.this connection was made at the steering column assembly facility and the steering column is shipped to the vehicle assembly plant.this joint is located inside the vehicle cab.the upper intermediate shaft was connected to the lower intermediate shaft assembly is also connected to the steering gear at the vehicle assembly plant. The configuration of the upper intermediate shaft was changed at the start of the 1996 model year, with a small number of 1996 steering columns pulled ahead in the 1995 models assembled at the oshawa and ft. Wayne assembly plants.the universal joint of the upper intermediate shaft was replaced with a pot joint.this change was made to utilize a joint manufactured internally instead of externally supplied universal joint.the pot joint style connection to the steering column shaft was made with a through bolt and nut.this change was effective for 1995 vehicles assembled at ft. Wayne and oshawa in october 1995 and for all 1996 vehicles. Odi's analysis found that, of the 24 field reports, 14 involve vehicles produced at the ft. Wayne assembly plant.all 7 of the accidents involve trucks built there, as well.however, because the ft. Wayne assembly plant produces approximately the same number of vehicles as the other subject vehicle assembly plants, this finding can not be explained on the basis of vehicle population and exposure.odi, with the information currently available, is unable to explain this phenomenon.odi does have information indicating that the problem occurs infrequently and very early in the life of the vehicle.for the 24 field reports, including those reporting accidents, a failure occurred, on average, 129 days and 3900 miles after the truck was built.based on information from all sources, current through november 1995, odi has found that one incident has occurred involving a subject vehicle built since july 8, 1995, - a period of 257 days.the data reviewed indicates accidents, allegedly due to the subject failure, occur even earlier in accidents, allegedly due to the subject failure, occur even earlier in the life of a subject truck, at an average of approximately 103 days. Finally, based on the 115 warranty and filed reports combined, the incident rate is 12/100,000 vehicles.of the 115 reports, 69 involve vehicles built at the janesville and ft. Wayne assembly plants (35 and 34 respectively).the janesville failure rate is 15/100,000 and the ft. Wayne rate is slightly lower at 14/100,000. A safety-related defect has not been indentified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of t
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Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Chevrolet C10 2
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What 1995 Chevrolet C10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer's vehicle is experiencing the same windsheild whiper defect stated in recall number 98 v 150 000, but their vehicle is not included by it's VIN number. Ph
Consumer stated the windshield wipers stopped working, also the egr valve was replaced. Ts
While in motion, the windshield wipers work intermittently or fail all together. Most of the time they are inoperable.
When it is humid or raining the wipers may or may not work. They start then won't stop or don't start at all. The dealers I've been to two say there was a recall for my year truck but not from the plant mine was built at. Please nail these ?!@#$% before someone gets hurt badly. Thank you. Dt
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it becomes hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. Nlm
Windshield wipers intermittently do not operate. There is recall 98v150001, but this vehicle was not affected due to VIN.
Consumer's vehicle is experiencing the same problem with windshield wipers as stated in recall # 98 v 150 001, but is not covered under recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers work intermittently . Dealership is aware of problem. *ak
Windshield wipers became inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
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Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet C10
Is the 1995 Chevrolet C10 reliable?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet C10, 5.7 times a typical C10 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet C10?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 22 complaints. Next is brakes (6).
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet C10 have?
7 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, visibility and seats.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet C10 visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V150001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet C10 have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet C10 model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (22 complaints), 1994 (10 complaints) and 1996 (10 complaints).
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