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. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.
The worst 1994 Chevrolet K10 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seats3
- Transmission2
- Visibility2
- Tires1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Seats3
- Transmission2
- Visibility2
- Tires1
Recalls 5
Seats
- What is wrong
- The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could 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 vehicle accident.
- 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. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Recall number 95V246000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- 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 from the vehicle during a collision. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 212, "windshield mounting."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the separation of the windshield from the vehicle during collision increases the risk of injury for all persons involved.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the windshield and reinstall it using the correct primer.
Recall number 94V212000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- 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 fatigue and break. The bolt breakage can cause the left hand control arm to separate from the frame.
- Risk
- If this occurs, a loss of vehicle control and a crash could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.
Recall number 94V060000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- 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 conform to fnvss no. 207, "seating systems."
- Risk
- The missing bolts may cause the driver's seat to becomeloose and in a sudden stop or accident may subject the occupant to increasedrisk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect seats for missing bolts and install bolts if required.
Recall number 93V216000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- The brake pedal push rod retainer is missing, mispositioned or not properly seated.
- Risk
- Brake pedal push rod problems can cause the stop lampswitch and the brake booster push rod to disconnect from the brake pedal,resulting in loss of brake operation, and a vehicle crash could occur withoutprior warning.
- Remedy
- Inspect vehicles to assure the brake pedal push rod retainer is present and fully seated in its correct position.
Recall number 93V152000 · Recall details
See all 5 recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet K10
Defect investigations
Front seat back collapse
Front seat back recliner attachment bolts loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat to collapse backwards without warning.
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Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Chevrolet K10 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1994 Chevrolet K10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was informed that the spare tire cable assembly needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
Driver's seat separated from the track. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
Transmission failed early
Windshield wipers went out . A recall has been isued. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The dealer has replaced the windshield wipers.
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.
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.
Purchase truck new when driving the transmission is hard to shift took to dealer couldn't find a problem . Tt
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Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet K10
Is the 1994 Chevrolet K10 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet K10, 2.0 times a typical K10 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chevrolet K10?
Seats, with 3 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet K10 have?
5 recalls, covering seats, visibility and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Chevrolet K10 seats?
Yes, 2 recalls: 95V246000, 93V216000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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