1986 Chevrolet S10 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Interior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 15 complaints (13.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 13.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 6.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 6.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Interior Lighting | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 |
Interior Lighting: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle): 1; Seat Belts: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 15 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 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 |
1995: 7; 1996: 2; 2000: 4; 2001: 2
Pattern summary
Interior Lighting leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 482907 · 1995-04-11 (April 11, 1995)
BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482907 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 976156 · 1995-12-06 (December 6, 1995)
POOR PERFORMANCE ON THE BRAKE LINE. BRAKE LINE FAILURE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 976156 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 968088 · 1995-06-30 (June 30, 1995)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, DOME LIGHT MELTED, WIRES WERE ALSO MELTED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968088 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 729462 · 2000-08-29 (August 29, 2000)
STEERING LINKAGE HAS VERY BAD SQUEAKING PROBLEM. I HAD BEEN INFORMED BY AN INDIVIDUAL THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 1986 S10 BLAZERS FOR THAT PARTICULAR PROBLEM. I JUST WANTED TO DO SOME RESEARCH TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY TRUTH TO IT. IT HAS BEEN SQUEAKING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT BUT IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE SINCE ABOUT 10/21/99. IF YOU HAVE NO INFO, CAN YOU DIRECT ME WHERE I COULD CONTACT SOMEONE WHO MAY? THANK YOU.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 729462 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481501 · 1995-01-09 (January 9, 1995)
GAS TANK SPARKED DUE TO BEING CORRODED. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481501 at NHTSA ↗