Safety Recalls of Chevrolet C10 Vehicles

There have been 41 safety recalls for the Chevrolet C10. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet C10.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V130000; May. 20, 1999

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Chevrolet C10, 1992 Chevrolet C20, 1992 Chevrolet C30, 1992 Chevrolet K10, 1992 Chevrolet K20, 1992 Chevrolet K30, 1992 GMC C15, 1992 GMC C25, 1992 GMC C35, 1992 GMC K15, 1992 GMC K25, 1992 GMC K35
Component: SEATS
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 99V025000; Feb. 5, 1999

This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Chevrolet C10, 1994 Chevrolet C20, 1994 Chevrolet C30, 1994 Chevrolet C3500, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 1994 GMC C15, 1994 GMC C25, 1994 GMC C35, 1994 GMC C3500, 1994 GMC Suburban
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 98V187000; Aug. 10, 1998

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet C10, 1996 Chevrolet C10, 1997 Chevrolet C10, 1998 Chevrolet C10, 1995 GMC C15, 1996 GMC C15, 1997 GMC Sierra 1500, 1998 GMC Sierra 1500
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 98V150001; Jul. 1, 1998

This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, 1994 Chevrolet C10, 1995 Chevrolet C10, 1996 Chevrolet C10, 1995 Chevrolet S10, 1996 Chevrolet S10, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 1995 Chevrolet Suburban, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1995 GMC Jimmy, 1996 GMC Jimmy, 1994 GMC Sierra, 1995 GMC Sierra, 1996 GMC Sierra, 1995 GMC Sonoma, 1996 GMC Sonoma, 1994 GMC Suburban, 1995 GMC Suburban, 1996 GMC Suburban, 1994 GMC Yukon, 1995 GMC Yukon, 1996 GMC Yukon
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 98V033000; Feb. 17, 1998

If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Chevrolet C10, 1998 Chevrolet C20, 1998 Chevrolet C30, 1998 Chevrolet Express, 1998 Chevrolet G10, 1998 Chevrolet G20, 1998 Chevrolet G30, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1998 GMC Savana, 1998 GMC Sierra 1500, 1998 GMC Sierra 2500, 1998 GMC Sierra 3500, 1998 GMC Suburban, 1998 GMC Yukon
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Chevrolet C10 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Apr. 10, 2001   Equipment:other:labels 77,485
Aug. 8, 2000   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 3,758
Apr. 27, 2000   Seat Belts:front:webbing 279,132
May. 20, 1999   Seats 59,381
Feb. 5, 1999   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light 988,587
Aug. 10, 1998   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 55,272
Jul. 1, 1998   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer 1,557,585
Feb. 17, 1998   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor 1,137
Oct. 7, 1997   Seats 6,418
Mar. 7, 1997   Seats 624,433
May. 7, 1996   Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle 16,918
Apr. 4, 1996   Vehicle Speed Control 379,004
Jan. 2, 1996   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 3,047
Dec. 28, 1995   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 623
Dec. 21, 1995   Seats 675,661
Dec. 13, 1995   Seat Belts:front 630,099
Dec. 13, 1995   Seat Belts:front 40
Oct. 26, 1994   Visibility:windshield 29
Apr. 5, 1994   Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 2,595
Apr. 5, 1994   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 30,148
Dec. 14, 1993   Seats 1,375
Sep. 15, 1993   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 70,154
Feb. 1, 1993   Power Train:automatic Transmission 1,702,880
Jan. 29, 1990   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 68
May. 15, 1989   Trailer Hitche 5,863
Sep. 1, 1987   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 63,196
Aug. 10, 1987   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 1,521
Aug. 10, 1987   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2,750
Aug. 10, 1987   Vehicle Speed Control:linkages 8,893
Apr. 1, 1987   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components 32
Apr. 27, 1983   Power Train:driveline:differential Unit 6,204
Dec. 14, 1982   Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts 1,633
Dec. 14, 1981   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid 17
Oct. 5, 1981   Wheels:rim 253
Oct. 14, 1977   Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 330,468
Oct. 12, 1977   Suspension:front 17
Apr. 25, 1974   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid 642
Feb. 15, 1974   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 1,218,387
Oct. 21, 1970   Vehicle Speed Control 828
Aug. 10, 1970   Wheels:center Section 880
Jan. 23, 1967   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 2,460


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Chevrolet C10 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2001 Chevrolet C10 1
2000 Chevrolet C10 1
1999 Chevrolet C10 1
1998 Chevrolet C10 2
1997 Chevrolet C10 3
1996 Chevrolet C10 6
1995 Chevrolet C10 7
1994 Chevrolet C10 9
1993 Chevrolet C10 3
1992 Chevrolet C10 3
1991 Chevrolet C10 1
1990 Chevrolet C10 2
1989 Chevrolet C10 2
1988 Chevrolet C10 5
1986 Chevrolet C10 1
1985 Chevrolet C10 1
1982 Chevrolet C10 2
1981 Chevrolet C10 2
1977 Chevrolet C10 2
1976 Chevrolet C10 1
1974 Chevrolet C10 2
1973 Chevrolet C10 1
1971 Chevrolet C10 1
1970 Chevrolet C10 1
1967 Chevrolet C10 1