Model year record

1995 Chevrolet S10

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,151 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 98V150001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,557,585
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-01
Owners notified
1998-12-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

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 95V180000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
73,163
Reported to NHTSA
1995-09-22
Owners notified
1995-10-04

Defect description

FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE AND INJURED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FAN WITH A NEWER FAN HAVING THICKER-HEADED RIVETS.

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 slip23472,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer114127,000 mi
Air bags: frontal95144,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor84119,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline29—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components25—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads23—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack22—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2155,000 mi
Vehicle speed control2188,000 mi
Air bags20170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1695,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1690,781 mi
Power train: automatic transmission16—
Seats: front assembly: recliner15—
Service brakes, air: antilock13790,471 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner11—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint11—
Structure: body11—
Unknown or other11382,653 mi
Electrical system: ignition10—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system9—
Seats9—
Seat belts: front: anchorage8—
Service brakes, hydraulic8170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder8—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar8—
Suspension8382,653 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft7—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment7—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire797,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum6—
Suspension: front6—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm6—
Tires6168,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys5—
Power train: manual transmission5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist5—
Air bags: side/window4—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors4—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)4—
Seat belts4170,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages4—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring4—
Electrical system3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan3180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings381,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock3—
Power train3—
Power train: clutch assembly3—
Seat belts: front: webbing3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings399,800 mi
Structure: body: door3—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3—
Vehicle speed control: linkages3—
Visibility: windshield3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Engine and engine cooling256,742 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Exterior lighting2170,000 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights2—
Exterior lighting: brake lights2—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable2—
Power train: axle assembly2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2—
Seat belts: rear/other2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Structure: frame and members290,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm2—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1125,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Seat belts: front1212,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes169,000 mi
Service brakes, air1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1—
Service brakes, air: controls1—
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: front: hub1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1—
Tires: sidewall1183,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1—
Wheels1382,653 mi
Wheels: hub1—

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about 1.5 times 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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All Chevrolet S10 recalls by year

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