1992 Chevrolet K10 Problems: 4 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1992 Chevrolet K10 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Electrical
2
Brakes
1
Transmission
1

Problems by type

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Electrical
2
Brakes
1
Transmission
1

Recalls 3

SeatsReported May 20, 1999 · 59,381 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. The seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Risk: If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification.

Recall number 99V130000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotorReported August 2, 1993 · 341,364 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
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 normal maintenance items.

Recall number 93V119000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmissionReported February 1, 1993 · 1,702,880 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk: The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy: Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

Recall number 93V016000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 1992 Chevrolet K10

Defect investigations

Engine compartment firesOpened July 29, 1994, closed July 31, 1996

An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.

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What 1992 Chevrolet K10 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 6, 1996 · Electrical · TN · fire

Consumer was driving fire broke out under the middle of the truck. Please describe .

Filed Jan 22, 1996 · Electrical · GA

Vehicle stalls out at 60-70mph on hwy with no warning the electrical system stays on.the service engine light comes on. Tt

Filed Oct 18, 1995 · Brakes · PA

Front disc brake caliper corroded, overheat the front brake rotors. Tt consumer states this is the second set of rotors on vehicle. Emergency brake hard to release.

Filed Jun 6, 1995 · Transmission · FL

Transmission fluid dispersing over exhaust system. Please explain. Tt

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Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet K10

Is the 1992 Chevrolet K10 reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet K10, close to a typical K10 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Chevrolet K10?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet K10 have?

3 recalls, covering seats, service brakes, hydraulic and power train.

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1992 Chevrolet K10 problems