1995 Chevrolet C10

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

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AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #98V187000August 10, 199855,272 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #98V150001July 1, 19981,557,585 vehicles affected

  visibility: windshield wiper/washer

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #97V037000March 7, 1997624,433 vehicles affected

  seats

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #96V057000April 4, 1996379,004 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  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."

  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.

• NHTSA recall #96V004000January 2, 19963,047 vehicles affected

  steering: steering wheel/handle bar

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #95V241000December 13, 1995630,099 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front

  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.

  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).

• NHTSA recall #95V242000December 13, 199540 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front

  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."

  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.