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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.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 31 complaints (16.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior722.6%
Electrical and battery issues26.5%
Engine operation13.2%
Steering behavior13.2%

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.

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
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Tires5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip3
Unknown Or Other3
Engine2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Service Brakes2
Structure2
Structure:Body2

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.

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
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9993
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9996
100,000 to 149,9996
150,000 and above7

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.

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
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20062
20078
20083
20092
20102
20114
20122
20131
20142
20162
20171
20181
20201

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 ↗

Compare model years

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.

1986
0
1987
0
1988
0
1991
0
1992
0
1993
0
1994
0
1995
0
1996
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19860
19870
19880
19910
19920
19930
19940
19950
19960

1986: 0; 1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0

Year-by-year records

Chevrolet S10 PICKUP model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
198620Not available
1987100
1988300
199160Not available
1992100
1993300
1994300
1995700
1996500