1996 Chevrolet K10 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Chevrolet K10 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet K10. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 101,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 25%
- Air bags1 13%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Exterior lighting1 13%
- Seats1 13%
- Tires1 13%
Example complaints
Brakes: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #805943, filed 1996-12Electrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #744077, filed 2001-04Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 101,000 and 101,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 96V082000May 7, 1996Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axleCovers: Chevrolet K10 1996, GMC C15 1996, C35 1996 +9 more
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
- 96V057000Apr 4, 1996Vehicle speed controlCovers: Chevrolet K10 1995–1996, Suburban 1995–1996, GMC Suburban 1995–1996 +11 more
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."
Recall details for the 1996 Chevrolet K10 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet K10
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 8 | 101,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 18 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 8 | — | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 5 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet K10 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet K10 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Chevrolet K10 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 1996 Chevrolet K10 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Chevrolet K10 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 101,000 miles and the middle half falls between 101,000 and 101,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.