My wife had her tire separated at 60 MPH. I had checked the pressure (40 psi) 2 hours before the incident. It never had pressure losses with this tire or the set. The outer sidewall completely separated, the inner side half diameter was also separated. The tire was a firestone wilderness le p265/70r16 dot 8x72 wl2 3501, which is 2 years old, and has 25,000 miles on right rear.
The worst 1996 Chevrolet K10 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- What is wrong
- The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
- Risk
- Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
Recall number 96V082000 · 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Chevrolet K10 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1996 Chevrolet K10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle caught fire while parked in garage. Unknown origin other than something electrical likely shorted and started fire. Vehicle completely gutted, only metal remains. All other parts burned/melted. Fire detected at 12:30 am on 4/14/01 but likely started earlier. Property damage also to garage/$19k damage value is only for vehicle/$$ value of other damage still undetermined.
No summary
The vehicle has been serviced for a recall on a reclining seat and problem still exists.
Vehicle idles high.
Abs: brakes failed to hold while traveling downhill on snow covered dirt road, pedal went to floor, then started kicking back, vehicle left road, went off mountain, hit large boulders; no prior warning.
When consumer is driving brakes go to the floor and there are no brakes, has ABS anti-lock brakes.
Hit vehicle broad side at 45-50 MPH and driver's side air bag did not deploy.
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Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet K10
Is the 1996 Chevrolet K10 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet K10, 2.0 times a typical K10 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet K10?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet K10 have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and vehicle speed control.
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