1989 CHEVROLET S10

5 recalls, 55 complaints - 4 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.
1,921 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
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.
27,176 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
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.
61,944 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
96V195000 Oct 8, 1996
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER AND LOWER BOLTS TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
144,598 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
93V008000 Jan 14, 1993
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES BREAK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESS.
Consequence
IF THE BLADE BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD IS OPEN, APERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCKAND INJURED BY THE BLADE SEGMENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED FAN ASSEMBLY.
215,052 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

55 total complaints 3 crashes 4 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY3
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR3
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR3
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH2
TIRES2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
TIRES:SIDEWALL Dec 12, 2004
Incident date: Dec 9, 2004
I HAD A TIE FAILURE ON A GOODRICH P225/70-R14 M&S TIRE. THE SIDEWALL SPLIT ON THE TIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO EXAMINED IT AND SAID THAT THE SIDEWALL FAILURE WAS DUE TO SOME SORT OF MANUFACTURING DEFECT. WHEN THE OTHER TIRES WERE EXAMINED, ONE OF THEM WAS FOUND TO HAVE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 1994
PAINT PEELING ON HOOD AND TOP. CONTACTED GM 5 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WOULD BE DONE AS IT WASN'T THEIR PROBLEM. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO WORK WITH ME!! CONTACTED AGAIN AFTER I READ ABOUT CLASS ACTION SUIT AND WAS TREAT... Read more
STEERING Oct 3, 2003
Incident date: May 9, 2003
STEERING WHEEL TURNED 180 WITHOUT WARNING AND LOCKED UP. WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING COLUMN TURNED 180 DEGREES WITHOUT WARNING AND LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BOLTS WERE LOOSE. THE DEALER REINSTALLED THEM WITH THREAD LOCKERS. *NLM
TIRES:SIDEWALL Jul 1, 2003
Incident date: Jun 30, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH REAR PASSENGER FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE BLOW OUT. *AK *PH *NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Mar 11, 2003
POSSIBLE DOOR LATCH/HANDLE AND SEAT BELT FAILURES. *TT *JB
SEAT BELTS Mar 11, 2003
POSSIBLE DOOR LATCH/HANDLE AND SEAT BELT FAILURES. *TT *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Jul 8, 2002
Incident date: Jun 20, 2002
WHEN PURCHASING THE VEHICLE I ASKED A SALESMAN WHY THERE WAS RUST SHOWING ON THE UNDERNEATH OF THE NEW VEHICLE I WAS PURCHASING. HE COMMENTED THAT ALL THE NEW VEHICLES HAD THAT. I WALKED THE LINE AND FOUND THAT ALL THE IN CHEAPER VEHICLES HAD RUST BUT THE MORE EXPENSIVE VEHICLES DIN'T. THAT MADE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jul 8, 2002
Incident date: Jun 20, 2002
WHEN PURCHASING THE VEHICLE I ASKED A SALESMAN WHY THERE WAS RUST SHOWING ON THE UNDERNEATH OF THE NEW VEHICLE I WAS PURCHASING. HE COMMENTED THAT ALL THE NEW VEHICLES HAD THAT. I WALKED THE LINE AND FOUND THAT ALL THE IN CHEAPER VEHICLES HAD RUST BUT THE MORE EXPENSIVE VEHICLES DIN'T. THAT MADE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jul 8, 2002
Incident date: Jun 20, 2002
WHEN PURCHASING THE VEHICLE I ASKED A SALESMAN WHY THERE WAS RUST SHOWING ON THE UNDERNEATH OF THE NEW VEHICLE I WAS PURCHASING. HE COMMENTED THAT ALL THE NEW VEHICLES HAD THAT. I WALKED THE LINE AND FOUND THAT ALL THE IN CHEAPER VEHICLES HAD RUST BUT THE MORE EXPENSIVE VEHICLES DIN'T. THAT MADE ... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Mar 25, 2002
FRONT BUCKET SEAT LATCH DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. LATCHES DOES NOT WORK AND WILL NOT HOLD.*AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Apr 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
STEERING WHEEL IS COMING LOOSE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 2000
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER, A FEW MINUTES LATER THE CONSUMER SAW A FLAME AND EXITED THE VEHICLE WHICH BECAME COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES, POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *SLC
Fire
TIRES Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Sep 20, 2000
WE PURCHASE 4 OF THESE TIRE AND WITHIN 1 YEAR WE HAVE HAD TWO BLOWOUTS, ONE BLOWOUT, CAUSING A WRECK AND THE OTHER BLOWOUT DID NOT RESULT IN A WRECK.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VNHK RAD TIRESIZE: LT235/R15)
Crash 2 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 4, 2000
Incident date: Sep 21, 2000
BOUGHT NEW WITH ABOUT 10,000 MILES, TIRE SIZE P20575R14. DRIVER'S REAR TIRE TREAD CAME OFF WHICH CAUSED A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. *AK LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD CAME OFF AND TIRE BLEW OUT DAMAGING LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. TIRE WAS SHIPPED TO CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRE CORPORATION. *YH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jan 30, 1992
WHEN THE TURN SIGINAL IS ENGUAGED THE WIND SHIELD WIPERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY ENGUAGE.THE DOOR HANDLES BROKE UNDER 100000 MILE ON THE 1985 AND THE 1989 S10 BLAZER.R
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jan 30, 1992
WHEN THE TURN SIGINAL IS ENGUAGED THE WIND SHIELD WIPERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY ENGUAGE.THE DOOR HANDLES BROKE UNDER 100000 MILE ON THE 1985 AND THE 1989 S10 BLAZER.R
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Aug 24, 2000
1989 S-10 BLAZER PURCHASED "NEW" IN FEBRUARY 1989 SUPPLIED WITH FIRESTONE "ATX" TIRES. WITHIN TWO YEARS THE "ORIGINAL TIRES BEGAN TO DEVELOP MAJOR CRACKS IN THE TREAD AREA. THEY WERE REPLACED BY FIRESTONE "AT NO/CHARGE" IN 1992 WITH ANOTHER SET OF "ATX" TIRES. THE REPLACEMENT SET ALSO BEGAN TO DEVEL... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Jan 19, 2000
Incident date: Nov 28, 1999
LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND ASSEMBLY FELL OFF OF VEHICLE, INDICATION THAT THE STUD BOLTS SHEARED OFF CAUSING FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Crash
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jan 12, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 TO 50 MPH STEERING COLUMN BROKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING FOR A SHORT PERIOD BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THEIR IS A OLD RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM, BUT IT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Aug 26, 1999
Incident date: Aug 25, 1999
FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL NOT CATCH AND LOCK. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOTHNIG. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 29, 1993
NEED TO KNOW IF TRUCK IF ELIGIBLE FOR NEW PAINT JOB BECAUSE OF ORIGINAL DEFECTIVE PAINT. INFORMATION REQUEST, NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) INDICATED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Apr 1, 1999
ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE BROKE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING DAMAGES TO THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 93V008000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK Feb 28, 1999
Incident date: Aug 11, 1998
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY,TOWING A TRAILER WITH 2 WATERCRAFT,THE SPARE TIRE HOLD CABLE BROKE;SENDING THE TIRE UNDER THE SEA-DOO TRAILER TEARING OFF THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE TRAILER. I HAVE NO IDEA IF ANYONE ELSE HIT THE TIRE,IT WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.I PURCHASED A NEW HOLDDOWN UNIT,SPARE TIRE BUT HAVENT R... Read more
SUSPENSION Oct 1, 1998
WHEN ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE SLOWS TO A SPEED BELOW WHICH THE CRUISE CONTROL SHOULD COMPENSATE; AFTER CLEARING THE INCLINE, THE CRUISE CONTROL SLOWLY BRINGS THE VEHICLE TO ITS SET SPEED ( APPROX. 70 MPH ), AT WHICH TIME THE FRONT END BEGINS TO HUM LOUDLY AND VIBRATE; AS THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, TH... Read more
TIRES Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: Jun 20, 1998
NATIONAL (P235/75R15 1055) TIRE BLEW OUT.
SEAT BELTS Apr 24, 1998
SEAT BELTS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Dec 15, 1997
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Nov 7, 1997
Incident date: Nov 6, 1997
WIRING HARNESS: WAS DRIVING HOME AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE SIGNAL SWITCH. GOT THE VEHICLE HOME WITHOUT A FIRE. DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP IN THE MORNING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT WHEN THE WIRES AND SWITCH WERE PUT TOGETHER AT THE MANUFACTURER, THEY PUT GREASE ON TH... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Oct 31, 1997
Incident date: Sep 12, 1996
THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT WHEN LEANING FORWARD IN THE SEAT. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
FUEL INJECTION SOLENOID WIRING FAILED.
SEAT BELTS Feb 26, 1997
Incident date: Oct 11, 1990
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT GETS CAUGHT UNDER THE BACKREST HINGE AND A HOLE IS NOW WORN INTO THE BELT FABRIC.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Feb 26, 1997
Incident date: Oct 11, 1990
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT GETS CAUGHT UNDER THE BACKREST HINGE AND A HOLE IS NOW WORN INTO THE BELT FABRIC. HEADLIGHT SWITCH BROKE OFF. GAS PEDAL STUCK WHEN BLOWING SNOW MELTED ONTO THE WARM CABLE AND FLOWED BETWEEN THE OUTER SHIELD AND THE CABLE. IT THEN FROZE WHEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE REA... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Feb 26, 1997
Incident date: Oct 11, 1990
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT GETS CAUGHT UNDER THE BACKREST HINGE AND A HOLE IS NOW WORN INTO THE BELT FABRIC. HEADLIGHT SWITCH BROKE OFF. GAS PEDAL STUCK WHEN BLOWING SNOW MELTED ONTO THE WARM CABLE AND FLOWED BETWEEN THE OUTER SHIELD AND THE CABLE. IT THEN FROZE WHEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE REA... Read more
SEAT BELTS Feb 26, 1997
Incident date: Oct 11, 1990
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT GETS CAUGHT UNDER THE BACKREST HINGE AND A HOLE IS NOW WORN INTO THE BELT FABRIC. HEADLIGHT SWITCH BROKE OFF. GAS PEDAL STUCK WHEN BLOWING SNOW MELTED ONTO THE WARM CABLE AND FLOWED BETWEEN THE OUTER SHIELD AND THE CABLE. IT THEN FROZE WHEN ENGINE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE REA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Nov 14, 1996
VEHICLE'S ABS BRAKING SYSTEM, ON DAILY BASIS, FAILS WITH SPONGY PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. THIS OCURS WITH STEADY PRESSURE APPLIED ON PEDAL. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Oct 18, 1996
Incident date: May 5, 1994
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Oct 16, 1996
Incident date: Sep 25, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE TURN SIGNAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE DASHBORAD. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Sep 16, 1996
Incident date: Mar 16, 1996
GAS TANK LEAKS GASOLINE WHEN FILLED, OCCUPANTS CAN SMELL STRONG GAS FUMES, ODOR DIES DOWN AFTER QUARTER OF TANK HAS BEEN USED, COULD CAUSE FIRE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Aug 29, 1996
Incident date: Aug 22, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COOLING FAN FELL OFF AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE. EXPLAIN IN MORE DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Aug 2, 1996
Incident date: Oct 20, 1995
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLOSTER MODULE FAILURE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
TAILGATE LOCK FAILED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 17, 1996
Incident date: Apr 30, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
IGNITION CONTROL MODULE REPLACED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
STARTER FAILS TO SHUT OFF EVEN AFTER KEY IS TURNED TO OFF POSITION. *SD
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY Feb 12, 1996
PARKED ON SLIGHT DRIVEWAY, 5 SPD-TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT WILL NOT STAY IN REVERSE ONCE ENGAGED. TRUCK HAD TO BE PULLED OUT FROM REAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Jan 2, 1996
THE DRIVERS SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Dec 4, 1995
Incident date: Nov 4, 1993
GAS TANK LEAKING WHEN FILLED UP OVER 11GAL, IT IS AN 18GAL TANK. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Nov 28, 1995
Incident date: Oct 27, 1995
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING, DUE TO THE ALTERNATOR FREEZING UP, TOTALLED. TT
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Oct 2, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
ELECTRONIC MODULE THAT CONTROLS DASH BURNED OUT. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 29, 1995
Incident date: Jul 15, 1995
MAN-TRAN: WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE WILL ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE, SOMETIMES CUTTING OFF COMPLETELY. HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED. TT

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 CHEVROLET S10

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
990730016A Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1998
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
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1998
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
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1997
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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991
SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE
EA99012 Opened: Jun 11, 1999 , Closed: Aug 10, 2001
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1998
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1989
LIFT GATE FALLS OFF
LIFT GATE FALLS OFF
PE88002 Opened: Oct 9, 1987 , Closed: Apr 22, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
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
7,364 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 3 249 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 (current) 5 55
1988 4 43 View
1987 5 44 View
1986 4 32 View
1985 3 15 View
1984 4 9 View
1983 4 7 View
1982 5 2 View
1981 0 1 View

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