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1992 Chevrolet S10 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

88 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

82,163 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 41 of 88 complaints (46.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior5360.2%
Electrical and battery issues22.3%
Fuel system concerns22.3%
Transmission and shifting11.1%

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
41
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip41
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components4
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly3
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage3
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 41; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 85 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.

1995
45
1996
15
2000
15
2001
3
2002
3
2003
5
2004
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199545
199615
200015
20013
20023
20035
20042

1995: 45; 1996: 15; 2000: 15; 2001: 3; 2002: 3; 2003: 5; 2004: 2

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 53 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 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 10051486 · 2004-04-01 (April 1, 2004)

ABS WARNING LIGHTS ON, REAR BRAKES LOCK IN DAMP / WET WEATHER / LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL / EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK *MR

Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10051486 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 480032 · 1995-02-03 (February 3, 1995)

BRAKE PADS/ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP WHEN APPLIED ON WET ROADS. *AW

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480032 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 867958 · 2000-08-16 (August 16, 2000)

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 867958 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 889060 · 2001-05-24 (May 24, 2001)

WIRING RUNS THROUGH FRONT BODY HINGE PILLAR AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE AND WAS RUBBING UP AGAINST A METAL BRACKET, CAUSING INSTALLATION ON WIRING TO COME OFF, RESULTING IN A UNDERDASH FIRE. *AK *SLC

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 889060 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10051704 · 2003-12-17 (December 17, 2003)

GAS TANK RUSTED UNDER THE COVER. WARRANTY EXPIRED, YET FUMES WERE NOTICED WITHIN 50 FEET OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *MR

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10051704 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10057189 · 2004-01-23 (January 23, 2004)

PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL TANK. *PH (NAR) FUEL TANK LEAKED. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10057189 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 755038 · 2001-11-28 (November 28, 2001)

OUR TRANSMISSION CAUGHT FIRE THROUGH THE DIPSTICK. WE DID NOT LEARN OF THE DIPSTICK/SEAL RECALL UNTIL TODAY-OUR INSURANCE AGENT TOLD US, WE NEVER HEARD ON NEWS OR RECEIVED NOTICE. WE NEED RECALL INFORMATION PLEASE, THANKS.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 755038 at NHTSA ↗