1990 Chevrolet S10: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
98,858 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 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 2 of 11 complaints (18.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 45.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 18.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank: 1; Interior Lighting: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 1; Structure:Body: 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 | 1 |
| 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: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 10 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 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 2; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10572700 · 2014-03-16 (March 16, 2014)
A JEEP WITH A BIKE MOUNTED ON A BIKE RACK STOPPED QUICKLY IN FRONT OF ME. I HIT MY BRAKES, BUT QUICKLY LOST BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I TRIED TO SWERVE, BUT HIT THE REAR OF THE JEEP, DAMAGING THE BIKE AND BIKE RACK. SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY GRILLE, DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FENDER AND HEADLIGHT, AND RADIATOR MOUNT. AFTER EXCHANGING INSURANCE INFORMATION, I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ON GROUND, BY THE FUEL TANK ON DRIVERS SIDE. LIMPED HOME (ABOUT 2 BLOCKS). NO BRAKES OTHER THAN EMERGENCY BRAKE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEA…
Owner-reported narrative. 98,858 miles reported. Look up ODI 10572700 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481169 · 1995-02-13 (February 13, 1995)
ELECTRONIC DASH BOARD GEAR INDICATOR LIGHTS FAILED, CAUSING DIFFICULTY SEEING WHICH GEAR VEHICLE IS IN. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801353 · 1996-08-27 (August 27, 1996)
FRONT BRAKES ON THE RIGHT SIDE WEAR OUT, BUT THE OUTSIDE PADS WEAR OUT FIRST . THE CENSOR THAT SHOULD LET YOU KNOW THAT THE PADS ARE WORN OUT IS ON THE INSIDE, SO THE CONSUMER HAS NO WARNING BEFORE THE BRAKES ARE GONE UNLESS VISUAL INSPECTION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801353 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 868416 · 2000-08-23 (August 23, 2000)
LAST WEEK TWO TIRES HAVE SHOWN SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. TIRES WERE ON A 1990, CHEVROLET, S10. NOT ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 35,000. THERE WAS 5/32 TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRES. *AK BOTH OF THE BACK FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRES HAD BULGES ON THE TREAD. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 868416 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 878310 · 2001-01-17 (January 17, 2001)
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT WHEELS LOCK, AND REAR WHEELS KEEP TURNING, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 878310 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958332 · 1995-01-06 (January 6, 1995)
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN EXPERIENCE LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS AND COMPLETE FAILURE IMPACT 10:00 POSITION SPEED 35 MPH. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958332 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961718 · 1995-03-10 (March 10, 1995)
GAS TANK SEPARATING AT SEAM, MANUFACTURERS WELD. RESULTING IN FLUID LEAK. OWNER HAS DEFECTIVE TANK. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961718 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 968388 · 1995-07-07 (July 7, 1995)
THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NOT WORKING . *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968388 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
93V008000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Reported: 1993-01-14 (January 14, 1993)
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES BREAK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESS.
Consequence: IF THE BLADE BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD IS OPEN, APERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCKAND INJURED BY THE BLADE SEGMENT.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED FAN ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V195000 · Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
Reported: 1996-10-08 (October 8, 1996)
THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT LOOSENS AT THE STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR COUPLING. WITH THIS LOOSENESS, THE YOKE PINCH BOLT CAN WEAR ON THE SPLINES OF THE SHAFT UNTIL THERE IS NO LONGER AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SPLINES AND THE BOLT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BODY TO CHASSIS MOVEMENT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER AND LOWER BOLTS TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗