Model year record

1993 Chevrolet S10

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 276 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet S10, 1982–1993 generation
Pictured: the 1982–1993 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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 93V105000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
409
Reported to NHTSA
1993-06-21
Owners notified
1993-07-15

Defect description

THE OUTBOARD REAR SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY WILL NOT RELEASE THE WEBBING FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety risk

IF THE OUTBOARD REAR SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY WILL NOTRELEASE THE WEBBING FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION, SAFETY BELT USE FOR THE SEATOCCUPANT IS IMPOSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE ANY BELT THAT DOES NOT FREELY EXTEND FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION.

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 slip12272,000 mi
Vehicle speed control9—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly8160,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc6—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)5126,716 mi
Power train: automatic transmission5—
Seats: front assembly: recliner5—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core5—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4170,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock4—
Tires4—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3115,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack3—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module3—
Structure: body: door3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Engine and engine cooling2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Fuel system, gasoline2—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2—
Seat belts2—
Service brakes, hydraulic2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Suspension: rear2—
Unknown or other2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Equipment1131,300 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1131,300 mi
Fuel system, other: storage1—
Fuel/propulsion system1190,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1132,903 mi
Trailer hitches1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—

The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about a quarter as many 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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