Model year record

1994 Chevrolet S10

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,225 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 97V096001

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
586,058
Reported to NHTSA
1997-06-12
Owners notified
1997-09-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.

Safety risk

IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.

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 94V228000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
30,263
Reported to NHTSA
1994-11-21
Owners notified
1994-12-08

Defect description

A VACUUM HOSE CAN DETACH FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE AS A RESULT OF ENGINE BACKFIRE.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED ENGINE IDLE AND LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AFTER DEPLETION OF THE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CLAMP ON THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSIST.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V014000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
117,200
Reported to NHTSA
1994-01-26
Owners notified
1994-01-25

Defect description

THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF FUEL BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND THE VENT TUBE DURING A TEST. THE LOSS OF FUEL WAS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, IT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES AND THE VENT TUBE TO CRACK. IF THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED, FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE ON THESE VEHICLES.

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 slip44730,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor11272,621 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer9975,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components43
Vehicle speed control31
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline24
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)16
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads16
Engine and engine cooling: engine1486,000 mi
Unknown or other13
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly12157,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor12
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring12120,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack11
Power train: automatic transmission11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1113,068 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system9
Service brakes, air: antilock8
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc8
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors7
Seats: front assembly: recliner7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum7
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum7
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator6
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift6
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)6
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages613,068 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar6
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly6
Vehicle speed control: cruise control6
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system5
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan5
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5
Seat belts: front: anchorage5
Service brakes, hydraulic5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings538,000 mi
Tires561,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal5
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior561,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery4
Electrical system: ignition: module4
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Power train: clutch assembly4
Seat belts: front: retractor4
Seats4
Structure: body: door4
Structure: frame and members4
Visibility: windshield4
Air bags: frontal3
Electrical system: ignition3
Engine and engine cooling388,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)3
Seat belts: front: webbing3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module330,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings3
Structure: body3
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments3
Suspension3
Suspension: front3
Suspension: rear3
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf3
Tires: tread/belt3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3
Visibility: power window devices and controls3130,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages339,000 mi
Electrical system2
Electrical system: starter assembly2
Electrical system: wiring2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Exterior lighting: brake lights2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2145,000 mi
Interior lighting2
Power train: axle assembly2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2136,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Steering2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment2
Structure2
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields2
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor240,000 mi
Wheels2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: other: labels1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle hubs1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, air: controls1
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1106,000 mi
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires: sidewall1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element127,400 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1

The 1993 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 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.