Most common 1995 Chevrolet K10 problems
Share of the 18 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet K10 complaints by model year
1995 Chevrolet K10 recalls (1)
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."
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 defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Chevrolet K10:
Steering shaft separations
Odi opened this pe on November 13, 1995 based on an owner complaint concerning a September 1995 accident involving a 1995 1/2 ton GM pickup truck.the vehicle owner alleged the bolt used to join the 2-piece steering shaft was missing.the shafts then separated and steering control was lost.
What 1995 Chevrolet K10 owners say
Windows, wipers & sunroof
Intermittently windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. Once in a while the windshield wipers began to work after a few moments. Sometimesthe driver has to move the wiring harness around before operation continues. The dealer and Chevrolet customer service was called about the problem. Recall wa sissued on that problem. However, this vehicle wa snot covered under recall due to VIN.
Windshield wipers stop working. Windshield wipers will work and then they will quit, consumer has to turn windshield wipers off and back on again to work. Contact dealer and dealer stated no recall.
Seats
I found a recall existed for broken seat bracket on my truck so I inquired local dealer about any recalls for this truck, they said none were outstanding, but my seat has the specific failure of the recall. What do I do now, please reply by e-mail.
Extended cab: when back seat is in lock position, whole seat rocks; pull lever to relax the back of seat; seat rocks again after braking; not firm. Tt
Air bags
Consumer was in an accident, a front end collision, the driver side air bag didn't deploy . Tt one person was injured in accident.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Chevrolet K10 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the K10 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet K10?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 8 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year, most often about windshield wiper/washer. Next are the seats (3) and air bags (3).
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet K10 have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Chevrolet K10, the most recent from April 4, 1996 (vehicle speed control). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.