1991 Chevrolet S10 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
91 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
132,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 21 of 91 complaints (23.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 27 | 29.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 6.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 3.3% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 3.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 21 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 4 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 4 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 21; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 5; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 4; Structure:Body:Door: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 3; Tires: 3
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 | 1 |
| 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: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 90 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 | 40 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 40; 1996: 16; 2000: 14; 2001: 8; 2002: 6; 2003: 2; 2004: 3; 2007: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 27 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 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 10021055 · 2003-06-04 (June 4, 2003)
MADE A PANIC STOP AND ABS DIDN'T WORK, WHEELS LOCKED UP AND ALMOST HAD A ACCIDENT. (THIS HAPPENED MORE THEN ONCE) ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BROKE OFF FROM THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021055 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10068891 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
BODY RUST AND PAINT CHIPPING AND PEELING DIGITAL DASHBOARD IS DEAD EXCEPT FOR SPEEDOMETER AND TRIP METER SEATBELTS DO NOT LOCK UP WHEN YOU SLAM THE BRAKES ON FRONT SUSPENSION IS VERY SQUIKY
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10068891 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012019 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
THE FUEL TANK LEAKED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012019 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507952 · 1996-08-27 (August 27, 1996)
GAS TANK LEAK.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507952 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 754871 · 2001-11-25 (November 25, 2001)
DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE OVER NIGHT AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. WIRING FOR CIGAR LIGHTER, RADIO, AND DEFROSTER FAN SPEED WERE MELTED/BURNED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 754871 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961257 · 1995-03-06 (March 6, 1995)
VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM COMPUTER SENSOR WIRING IS EXPERIENCING CORROSION.AND ON DAMP DAYS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961257 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 862626 · 2000-05-26 (May 26, 2000)
STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND GOING INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WHEN TURNING. CONSUMER TOOK STEERING COLUMN OFF, AND NOTICED THE FLANGE ASSEMBLY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 862626 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 974265 · 1995-10-31 (October 31, 1995)
APPROXIMATELY EVERY 1,000 MILES VEHICLE STARTS TO IDLE ROUGH; WHEN COMING TO STOP AND MAKING TURNS ENGINE DIES; LOST POWER STEERING; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 974265 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965002 · 1995-05-09 (May 9, 1995)
PURCHASE TRUCK USED THE TRANSMISSION NOT WORK PROPERLY . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965002 at NHTSA ↗