Model year record

1991 Chevrolet S10

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 253 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet S10, 1982–1993 generation
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Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V193000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,125,749
Reported to NHTSA
1999-07-19
Owners notified
2000-05-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V195000

Steering: gear box: shaft sector

Component
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
144,598
Reported to NHTSA
1996-10-08
Owners notified
1996-10-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER AND LOWER BOLTS TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V008000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
215,052
Reported to NHTSA
1993-01-14
Owners notified
1993-01-15

Defect description

THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES BREAK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESS.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED FAN ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V108000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
102,885
Reported to NHTSA
1991-06-21
Owners notified
1991-07-03

Defect description

VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, AN OUT OF POSTIONSEAL COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.SPILLED FUEL COULD IGNITE NEAR AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE SENDER SEALS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V193000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
237
Reported to NHTSA
1990-11-14
Owners notified
1990-11-27

Defect description

NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP".

Safety risk

STRIPPING OF THE NUTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD REDUCECLAMP LOAD ON LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ARM TO DETACH, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT NUTS AS WELL AS REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V107000

Visibility: windshield

Component
Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
181
Reported to NHTSA
1990-06-04
Owners notified
1990-06-15

Defect description

USE OF IMPROPER PRIMER ON METAL SURFACES OF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW OPENINGS COULD CAUSE LOW ADHESION TO THE METAL SURFACE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.

Safety risk

WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW GLASS WOULD NOT PREVENT THEEJECTION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUSINJURIES AND FATALITIES.

Manufacturer remedy

REMOVE AND REINSTALL GLASS USING PROPER PRIMER.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip60—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly10—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly8—
Structure: body: door7—
Unknown or other7—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator6—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe5—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4—
Seat belts: front: anchorage4—
Seat belts: front: retractor4—
Service brakes, hydraulic4—
Suspension: front4—
Child seat3—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine3—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack3—
Seats: front assembly: recliner3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Tires3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling2132,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Equipment: electrical2—
Fuel system, other: storage2—
Power train2132,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Power train: axle assembly2—
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Seats2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Structure2—
Structure: body2—
Structure: body: bumpers2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1132,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Exterior lighting1132,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline1132,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, other1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—
Wheels1—

The 1990 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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