Model year record

1983 Chevrolet S10

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 7 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 84V073000

Power train: manual transmission: lubricant

Component
Power train: manual transmission: lubricant
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
35,919
Reported to NHTSA
1984-06-18
Owners notified
1984-07-26

Defect description

REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK SUDDENLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION BETWEEN MAINSHAFT AND FIRST GEAR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID WITH A BLENDED FLUID AND IN ADDITION, WILL UPDATE THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Structure: body1
Tires: tread/belt1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1982 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 1984 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.