Chevrolet S10 PICKUP problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
31 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
103,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 to 1996 model years. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 31 complaints (16.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 22.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 6.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
Tires: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Engine: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Structure: 2; Structure:Body: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 7
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2006: 2; 2007: 8; 2008: 3; 2009: 2; 2010: 2; 2011: 4; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10255053 · 2009-01-14 (January 14, 2009)
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CAUGHT FIRE 3 TIMES, THE THIRD TIME I CAUSED A DRASTIC FIRE WHICH BURNT THE VEHICLE BEYOND RECOGNITION. IT ALSO BURNT THROUGH THE PARKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AT A RESTAURANT AT 5MPH LIKE A GIANT FIREBALL, A COOK NOTICED AND JUMPED INTO THE FLAMING TRUCK AND STEERED IT INTO A TREE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10255053 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10853306 · 2016-04-04 (April 4, 2016)
MY CHEVROLET S10 REGULAR CAB 2DR LEAKS BRAKE FLUID. I HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING BRAKE FLUID INTO THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, MAKING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM UNRELIABLE AND UNSAFE. THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHETHER THE BRAKE FLUID IS GETTING TO THE PARTS IT NEEDS TO BE OPERABLE AND SAFE.
Owner-reported narrative. 90,528 miles reported. Look up ODI 10853306 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10475090 · 2012-09-11 (September 11, 2012)
I AM A DETECTIVE WITH THE COUNCIL BLUFFS IOWA POLICE DEPARTMENT. THERE WAS A FATAL INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED IN WHICH THE ADULT MALE VICTIM HAD THE ENGINE RUNNING AND IN PARK. THE CARBURETOR WAS TAKEN APART AND THERE WAS A CAN OF CARBURETOR CLEANER WAS ON THE GROUND. A SINGLE BLADE OF THE COOLING FAN APPARENTLY BROKE OFF/CAME OFF OF THE FAN. THE BLADE CUT THROUGH THE PLASTIC 'PROTECTIVE' HOUSING. THE VICTIM WAS BELIEVED TO BE STANDING NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE OR NEAR THE BATTERY (PASSENGER-SIDE HEADLIGHT AREA). A WITNESS REPORTED HEARIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 83,427 miles reported. Look up ODI 10475090 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10192047 · 2007-05-30 (May 30, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK SYSTEM, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT APPLY TO HER VIN. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT BEGAN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY ON JULY 4, 2006 AND STILL CONTINUES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 95,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 02-01-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BATTERY GAUGE AND INDICATOR GOES LEFT OR TO THE CENTER.
Owner-reported narrative. 94,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10192047 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10165458 · 2006-08-14 (August 14, 2006)
1994 CHEVROLET S10 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS REFERENCE NHTSA RECALL NO. 03V159/GM RECALL NO. 03023 THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, PC BOARD ON MY 1994 CHEVROLET S10 IS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSES VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHEN RAINING. WIPERS STALL OR STOP. THIS SAME SITUATION THAT IS HAPPENING TO MY CHEVROLET S10 HAPPENS TO THE VEHICLES IN THE RECALL NOTICE GM03023. GM LEFT THE YEAR 1994 OFF THIS RECALL AND I WANT GM TO ADD ALL S/N OF THE YEAR 1994 CHEVROLET S10 FIX TO THE WIPER MOTOR RECALL OR ISSUE A ADD ON RECALL. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY …
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165458 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10948732 · 2017-01-31 (January 31, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD START TO WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 115,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10948732 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
1986: 0; 1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0