Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1995 Chevrolet K10. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗GM/FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
- Summary
- 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
- 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.
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Owner complaints (18)
18 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 9 | 50% |
| Air bags | 3 | 16.7% |
| Seats | 3 | 16.7% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 11.1% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 5.6% |
How 1995 compares with other K10 years
Best and worst K10 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 4 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 | 2 |
| 1994 | 8 | 5 |
| 1995 | 18 | 1 |
| 1996 | 8 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1995 Chevrolet K10 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet K10 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 96V057000 (vehicle speed control). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 Chevrolet K10 problems?
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility (9), Air bags (3), Seats (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1995 K10 compare with other years?
Among the 1990–1999 Chevrolet K10 model years at least five years old, the 1990 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 1995 the most (18). The 1995 drew 18. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.