1985 CHEVROLET S10
3 recalls, 15 complaints - 3 TSBs
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
2 crashes 2 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
TIRES
Jul 6, 2012
Incident date: Jul 6, 2012
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON CITY STREETS AT POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MPH, THE TIRE SEPARATED WHERE THE BELT MEETS THE SIDEWALL. APPROXIMATELY 1/5 OF THE BELT SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING SMALL CHUNKS TO FLY FREE AND A FLAP OF BELT TO PEEL LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT REDUCED SPEED UNDER ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 15, 1999
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Aug 18, 1998
ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 17, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH IN MALE PORTION SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Aug 14, 1997
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKED WATER INTO CRANKCASE, CAUSING ENGINE TO GO BAR AT 4000 MILES.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Nov 19, 1996
REAR AXLE BROKE AND CAUSED TRUCK TO FLIP OVER.
POWER TRAIN
Apr 24, 1997
SPEEDOMETER FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Aug 15, 1996
Incident date: Jun 30, 1996
DRIVE SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO FALL OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *DH
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jan 30, 1996
Incident date: Nov 8, 1995
HAD AN ACCIDENT, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTAIN. TT
Crash
2 injured
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Dec 11, 1995
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD. REAR WHEELS LOCK UP EASILY IN WET WEATHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
WHEELS
Dec 11, 1995
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD. REAR WHEELS LOCK UP EASILY IN WET WEATHER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1992
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1992
CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED, CAUSING OIL LEAK. *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1992
CRANKSHAFT FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1992
FAULTY CLUTCH.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 CHEVROLET S10
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
GM161514
Apr 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW
GM561204
Apr 1, 1995
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW
9310A343
Feb 1, 1993
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
FRONT DOOR SIDE GLASS BINDING/TRACK DISENGAGEMENT. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET S10
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA05008
Opened: Apr 14, 2005 , Closed: May 19, 2006
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES
GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING A SPECIAL POLICY PROGRAM FOR 903,464 OWNERS OF 2000 - 2003 MODEL S/T VEHICLES THROUGH WHICH OWNERS MAY, AT THEIR OPTION, EITHER (1) PERIODICALLY INSPECT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN THEIR VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CABLES REPLACED IF THE CABLE COATING EXHIBITS ANY ... Read more
RQ04012
Opened: Nov 22, 2004 , Closed: Apr 14, 2005
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE(S) BREAK
ODI IS UPGRADING RQ04-012 AND OPENING AN EA TO INVESTIGATE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN 1998 - 2004 MODEL YEAR SONOMA AND S10 MODEL VEHICLES.GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-129 TO REPLACE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES ORIGINALLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 SI... Read more
RQ04002
Opened: Feb 18, 2004 , Closed: May 27, 2004
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ON FEBRUARY 18, 2004, ODI OPENED THIS RECALL QUERY (RQ) BASED ON TWO FATALITY REPORTS INVOLVING MY 1997 GM S-10 PICKUP TRUCKS.EACH REPORT ALLEGED THAT THE BELTED DRIVER OCCUPANT WAS EJECTED IN A MULTIPLE-ROTATION ROLLOVER CRASH.THE MY 1997 S/T SERIES PICKUPS USE AN ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP IN THE DRIVE... Read more
EA99018
Opened: Jun 30, 1999 , Closed: Oct 20, 2000
SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE
EA99012
Opened: Jun 11, 1999 , Closed: Aug 10, 2001
POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
ALLEGE THAT IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT CRASHES, THE SUBJECT FUEL TANKS MAY CONTACT THE PROP SHAFT REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT COMPONENTS WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PUNCTURE THE TANK.
PE99009
Opened: Feb 1, 1999 , Closed: Jun 11, 1999
POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
ALLEGED THAT THE FUEL TANK MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO PUNCTURE IN CERTAIN CRASH MODES
PE99004
Opened: Jan 15, 1999 , Closed: Jun 30, 1999
SEPARATION OF SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLE
ALLEGED THAT WIRE CABLE/WINCH ASSEMBLY WHICH HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY UDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE TIRE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION
PE96061
Opened: Oct 25, 1996 , Closed: Feb 28, 1997
SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION
ON 9/9/96 NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) PERFORMED A 35 MPH BARRIER CRASH TEST WITH A 1997 CHEVROLET S10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
PE96048
Opened: Jul 19, 1996 , Closed: Nov 13, 1996
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
lower clamp of the steering linkage intershaft may separate fro steering gear shaft due to disengagement of clamp bolt and/or improper fit of the lower clamp with the steering shaft.
DP90006
Opened: Apr 13, 1990 , Closed: Jul 24, 1990
LIFT GATE FALLS OFF
LIFT GATE FALLS OFF
PE88002
Opened: Oct 9, 1987 , Closed: Apr 22, 1988
FRCTR OF P/S PUMP BRCKT
GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT SOME 1987 GMC S/T MODEL TRUCKS MAYEXPERIENCE FRACTURE OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP SUPPORT BRACE. THISCONDITION CAN IN TURN LEAD TO POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE POWER STEERINGPUMP MOUNTING BRACKET AND/OR LOSS OF THE SERPENTINE ACCESSORY DRIVEBELT. LOSS OF THE DRIVE BELT ... Read more
CHEVROLET S10 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET S10 across all model years (1982, 2007).
137
Total Recalls
7,361
Total Complaints
11
Investigations
923
Reported Crashes
135
Reported Fires
19
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET S10 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 30 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 230 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 246 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 405 | View |
| 2000 | 9 | 559 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 298 | View |
| 1998 | 11 | 742 | View |
| 1997 | 8 | 574 | View |
| 1996 | 10 | 875 | View |
| 1995 | 8 | 1,151 | View |
| 1994 | 8 | 1,225 | View |
| 1993 | 6 | 276 | View |
| 1992 | 6 | 221 | View |
| 1991 | 9 | 253 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 34 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 55 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 43 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 44 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 32 | View |
| 1985 (current) | 3 | 15 | |
| 1984 | 4 | 9 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 7 | View |
| 1982 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |