Model year record

1994 Chevrolet S10

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,225 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet S10, 1994–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1994–1999 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · 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 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.

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