Model year record

1992 Chevrolet S10

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 221 owner complaints on file.

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.

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 slip101
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly660,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper5
Vehicle speed control5
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack4
Seat belts: front: retractor4
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module490,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Seats2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Tires: tread/belt2
Electrical system1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Parking brake1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure: body1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front1
Tires182,163 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Unknown1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
Wheels1

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 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.

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.