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1977 Chevrolet K10 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1977 Chevrolet K10 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1977 compare to other K10 years?

K10 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1977 highlighted18 complaints1967: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 4 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 2 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 1 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 2 complaints1986: 6 complaints1987: 4 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 2 complaints1990: 2 complaints1991: 3 complaints1992: 7 complaints1993: 5 complaints1994: 8 complaints1995: 18 complaints1996: 9 complaints1997: 5 complaints1998: 8 complaints1999: 4 complaints2000: 0 complaints
K10 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1977 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1977 Chevrolet K10 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System2100%

Does the 1977 Chevrolet K10 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

77V178000Speed ControlOctober 14, 1977 · 330,468 units

Defect

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD IN COMBINATION WITH THE PEDAL INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CUT THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN RUBBER MAT OR CARPET INTO THE THICK RESILIENT INSULATION PAD UNDERNEATH DURING HEAVY OR REPEATED FULL THROTTLE APPLICATIONS. AS A RESULT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD MAY CATCH IN THE MAT OR CARPET, PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE DRIVER"S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE PEDAL.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND RETAINER DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD FROM CUTTING THE RUBBER MAT OR CARPET. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CHARGE.

77V040000Tires & WheelsMarch 22, 1977 · 64 units

Defect

THE WHEELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED SPIDER IN THE AREA WHERE THE SPIDER ATTACHES TO THE RIM. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CENTER SECTION OF THE WHEEL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL RIM.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE WHEELS, FREE OF CHARGE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“PURCHASE TRUCK USED THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING . TT CONSUMER STATES DEALER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM WHEN MANUFACTURER TESTED BEFORE ANY PRODUCTION WAS MADE BY MANUFACTURER, THIS GAS TANK HAS BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES BUT BECAUSE OF ITS DESIGN PROBLEMS, IT HAS ALWAYS HAD CONTUOUS LEAKS, GM HAS OFFERED A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System

1977 Chevrolet K10 — common questions

Is the 1977 Chevrolet K10 reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1977 Chevrolet K10 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1977 Chevrolet K10. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1977 Chevrolet K10 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.