1986 CHEVROLET S10

4 recalls — 32 complaints

08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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 ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
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.
1,921 vehicles affected
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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.
27,176 vehicles affected
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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.
61,944 vehicles affected
86V140000 Oct 21, 1986
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TIRE AND WHEEL INFORMATION ON CERTIFICATION LABEL MAY BE INCORRECT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120.
Remedy: INSTALL CERTIFIED LABEL WITH CORRECT INFORMATION.
10,064 vehicles affected
INTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 2, 2001
THE LIGHTS IN THE DASH EITHER STAY ON AND YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE BULBS OUT FOR THEM TO NOT LIGHT. ALSO ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE DASH FLICKER WHENEVER YOU STOP OR EXCILLERATE. YOU PUSH IN THE LIGHTER YOU LOSE THE RADIO AND EVERYTHING ON THAT FUSE. HAS BEEN FIXED ONCE BEFORE BUT THE PROBLEM CAME BACK.*AK
SUSPENSION Mar 7, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SAHKE AND VIBRATES.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Dec 19, 2000
THE TREAD OF THE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE CASING AND CAME THROUGH THE BED OF THE TRUCK AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE (DEFIANCE CENTENNIAL). NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Dec 5, 2000
THE TREAD OF THE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE CASING AND CAME THROUGH THE BED OF THE TRUCK AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE (DEFIANCE CENTENNIAL). NLM
STEERING:LINKAGES Sep 5, 2000
STEERING LINKAGE HAS VERY BAD SQUEAKING PROBLEM. I HAD BEEN INFORMED BY AN INDIVIDUAL THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 1986 S10 BLAZERS FOR THAT PARTICULAR PROBLEM. I JUST WANTED TO DO SOME RESEARCH TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY TRUTH TO IT. IT HAS BEEN SQUEAKING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT BUT IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE SINCE ABOUT 10/21/99. IF YOU HAVE NO INFO, CAN YOU DIRECT ME WHERE I COULD CONTACT SOMEONE WHO MAY? THANK YOU.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Aug 24, 2000
THE TREAD ON THREE OF THESE TIRES HAVE SHREDDED IN THE LAST 6 YRS( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/75R15 )
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Jan 28, 2000
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON ACCIDENT AT 55 MPHIN WHICH DRIVER'S SEAT BELT SNAPPED INTO TWO. NO INJURIES WAS REPORTED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTRACTED. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION May 28, 1999
THE ADL LINK SAYS EVERYTHING IS OKAY, BUT WHEN I AM DRIVING THIS THING THE MIL BLINKS ON AND OFF SHUTTING ALL POWER OFF TO THE IGNITION, HEADLIGHTS, TURN& TAIL LGHTS, FUEL PUMP. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS STILL WORKING BUT EVERYTHING ELSE IS DECEASED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Dec 7, 1998
I HAVEN'T HAD AN ACTUAL ACCIDENT. MY SEATBELTS JUST WON'T RETRACT. I DON'T FEEL AT ALL SAFE!!
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Oct 9, 1998
FUEL TANK IS LEAKING FUEL DUE TO CORROSION.CONSUMER BELEIVED THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 74,000 MILES OF WEAR. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 15, 1997
UPON COMING TP STOP SIGN APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN TO 20 MPH BUT LOAD IN BOX OF TRUCK STARTED TO SHIFT. LET UP ON BRAKES. WHEN BRAKES WERE REAPPLIED, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP WENT INTO A DITCH AND ROLLED OVER TWICE. RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BROKE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Nov 20, 1997
SEAT BELT FAILED.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Jan 22, 1997
VEHICLE NOT DESIGNED W/HEADREST, CAUSING NECK INJURY IN A HEAD ON COLLISION.
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 31, 1996
DRIVER BACK SEAT POPPING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 31, 1996
DRIVER BACK SEAT POPPING.
SEATS Dec 31, 1996
DRIVER BACK SEAT POPPING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 31, 1996
VALVE CLATTER IN NEW ENGINE.
SEATS Dec 31, 1996
REAR SEAT ON DRIVER'S SIDE MAKES POPPING NOISE.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Dec 31, 1996
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S WINDOWS STREAKED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 31, 1996
RATTLING IN DASH.
SEATS Dec 31, 1996
DRIVER'S SEAT UPHOLSTERY CAME LOOSE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 31, 1996
ENGINE KNOCKS.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) Aug 2, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING WIPERS NOT TO OPERATE PROPERLY, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING Aug 2, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING WIPERS NOT TO OPERATE PROPERLY, IMPAIRING VISIBILITY *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Jul 10, 1996
IN AN ACCIDENT THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 6, 1995
POOR PERFORMANCE ON THE BRAKE LINE. BRAKE LINE FAILURE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Nov 22, 1995
THE FRONT SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT AND REMAIN IN THAT POSITION AND WILL NOT RELEASE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 22, 1995
PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, WHEN HIGH IDLE, OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, IMPACT 12:00, SPEED UNKNOWN, CAUSING DAMAGES TO GARAGE. TT
Crash 1 injured
INTERIOR LIGHTING Jun 30, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, DOME LIGHT MELTED, WIRES WERE ALSO MELTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jun 15, 1995
BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. *AW
SEAT BELTS Jun 14, 1995
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT KEEPS GETTING STUCK IN THE BELT RETRACTS AND KEEPS GETTING HUNG UP. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY May 18, 1995
GAS TANK SPARKED DUE TO BEING CORRODED. *SKD