1991 CHEVROLET S10
9 recalls, 253 complaints - 7 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.
99V193000 Jul 19, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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-WHE... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
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.
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.
91V108000 Jun 21, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Defect Description
VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, AN OUT OF POSTIONSEAL COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.SPILLED FUEL COULD IGNITE NEAR AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy
REPLACE SENDER SEALS.
90V193000 Nov 14, 1990
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP".
Consequence
STRIPPING OF THE NUTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD REDUCECLAMP LOAD ON LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ARM TO DETACH, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT NUTS AS WELL AS REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUTS.
90V107000 Jun 4, 1990
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
USE OF IMPROPER PRIMER ON METAL SURFACES OF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW OPENINGS COULD CAUSE LOW ADHESION TO THE METAL SURFACE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.
Consequence
WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW GLASS WOULD NOT PREVENT THEEJECTION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUSINJURIES AND FATALITIES.
Remedy
REMOVE AND REINSTALL GLASS USING PROPER PRIMER.
Complaint Statistics
253 total complaints
19 crashes 11 fires 84 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 60 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 10 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 8 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 4 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 25, 2014
Incident date: Aug 19, 2014
(1) WHILE SITTING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT A STOP LIGHT IN THE CITY. I HAVE A HABIT OF NOT STOPPING CLOSE TO VEHICLES AT STOP LIGHTS. WHILE STOPPED AT THE LIGHT BEHIND A NEW LOOKING EXPLORER OF SOME KIND MY TRUCK LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING BY ITSELF WITH MY FEET ON THE BRAKES. IF I HAD STOPPED CL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 25, 2014
Incident date: Aug 19, 2014
(1) WHILE SITTING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT A STOP LIGHT IN THE CITY. I HAVE A HABIT OF NOT STOPPING CLOSE TO VEHICLES AT STOP LIGHTS. WHILE STOPPED AT THE LIGHT BEHIND A NEW LOOKING EXPLORER OF SOME KIND MY TRUCK LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING BY ITSELF WITH MY FEET ON THE BRAKES. IF I HAD STOPPED CL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 18, 2007
Incident date: Jul 14, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HER 1991 CHEVROLET S10 BLAZER WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED THE VEHICLE DECELERATES. THEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE SHE STILL HAD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DOESN'T USE THE CRUISE CONTROL ANY MORE, SHE'... Read more
1 injured
1 deaths
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
4/4 WILL NOT INGAGE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
4/4 WILL NOT INGAGE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
4/4 WILL NOT INGAGE
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
BODY RUST AND PAINT CHIPPING AND PEELING DIGITAL DASHBOARD IS DEAD EXCEPT FOR SPEEDOMETER AND TRIP METER SEATBELTS DO NOT LOCK UP WHEN YOU SLAM THE BRAKES ON FRONT SUSPENSION IS VERY SQUIKY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
4/4 WILL NOT INGAGE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
4/4 WILL NOT INGAGE
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
BODY RUST AND PAINT CHIPPING AND PEELING DIGITAL DASHBOARD IS DEAD EXCEPT FOR SPEEDOMETER AND TRIP METER SEATBELTS DO NOT LOCK UP WHEN YOU SLAM THE BRAKES ON FRONT SUSPENSION IS VERY SQUIKY
STRUCTURE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
BODY RUST AND PAINT CHIPPING AND PEELING DIGITAL DASHBOARD IS DEAD EXCEPT FOR SPEEDOMETER AND TRIP METER SEATBELTS DO NOT LOCK UP WHEN YOU SLAM THE BRAKES ON FRONT SUSPENSION IS VERY SQUIKY
SEAT BELTS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
BODY RUST AND PAINT CHIPPING AND PEELING DIGITAL DASHBOARD IS DEAD EXCEPT FOR SPEEDOMETER AND TRIP METER SEATBELTS DO NOT LOCK UP WHEN YOU SLAM THE BRAKES ON FRONT SUSPENSION IS VERY SQUIKY
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
BODY RUST AND PAINT CHIPPING AND PEELING DIGITAL DASHBOARD IS DEAD EXCEPT FOR SPEEDOMETER AND TRIP METER SEATBELTS DO NOT LOCK UP WHEN YOU SLAM THE BRAKES ON FRONT SUSPENSION IS VERY SQUIKY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
BODY RUST AND PAINT CHIPPING AND PEELING DIGITAL DASHBOARD IS DEAD EXCEPT FOR SPEEDOMETER AND TRIP METER SEATBELTS DO NOT LOCK UP WHEN YOU SLAM THE BRAKES ON FRONT SUSPENSION IS VERY SQUIKY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
4/4 WILL NOT INGAGE
CHILD SEAT
Feb 24, 2004
THE CONSUMER WAS ONLY ABLE TO USE THE SEAT IN THE RECLINE POSITION. *PH (MODEL NAME AND NUMBER OF CAR SEAT: 02524AAR) *SC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 4, 2003
Incident date: May 9, 2003
MADE A PANIC STOP AND ABS DIDN'T WORK, WHEELS LOCKED UP AND ALMOST HAD A ACCIDENT. (THIS HAPPENED MORE THEN ONCE) ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BROKE OFF FROM THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK. *NLM
SEATS
Jun 4, 2003
Incident date: May 9, 2003
MADE A PANIC STOP AND ABS DIDN'T WORK, WHEELS LOCKED UP AND ALMOST HAD A ACCIDENT. (THIS HAPPENED MORE THEN ONCE) ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BROKE OFF FROM THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK. *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 18, 2003
Incident date: Mar 18, 2003
THE FUEL TANK LEAKED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 29, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UP ON A HILL BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE ROLL BACK THE HILL. TS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 8, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A LOUD STREAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
May 14, 2002
VEHICLES MANIFOLD BURNED THROUGH ON ENGINE BLOCK SIDE CAUSING EXHAUST GASES TO BLOW AGAINST ENGINE BURNING UP THE O2 SENSORS. *JG
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
May 10, 2002
Incident date: Aug 3, 2001
PASSENGERS SEAT WILL NOT LATCH WHEN ADJUSTING. HAD REPAIRED 6 OR 7 TIMES. WHEN A SUDDEN STOP OCCURS, THE SEAT WILL MOVE FORWARD. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR LOCK IS HARD TO OPERATE WITH THE KEY. *JB
SEATS
May 10, 2002
Incident date: Aug 3, 2001
PASSENGERS SEAT WILL NOT LATCH WHEN ADJUSTING. HAD REPAIRED 6 OR 7 TIMES. WHEN A SUDDEN STOP OCCURS, THE SEAT WILL MOVE FORWARD. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR LOCK IS HARD TO OPERATE WITH THE KEY. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 21, 2002
Incident date: Feb 15, 2002
VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATED 3-4 TIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CONSUMER SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL TO STOP ACCELERATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 7, 2002
VEHICLES MANIFOLD BURNED THROUGH ON ENGINE BLOCK SIDE CAUSING EXHAUST GASES TO BLOW AGAINST ENGINE BURNING UP THE O2 SENSORS. *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 7, 2002
Incident date: Jan 5, 2001
EXHUAST MANIFOLD HAS A HOLE IN IT AND BLOWS EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. OWNER HAD EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURSRED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 12, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEMS AS STED IN RECALL 99V193000 FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RECALL DIDN'T APPLY TO TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO VIN. ALSO, DIDN'T APPLY TO TWO WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. CONSUMER HAS A TWO WHEEL DRIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE F... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 27, 2001
Incident date: Sep 16, 1999
DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE OVER NIGHT AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. WIRING FOR CIGAR LIGHTER, RADIO, AND DEFROSTER FAN SPEED WERE MELTED/BURNED. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 29, 2001
Incident date: Oct 29, 2001
SKID PAD COVER IS HOLDING WATER AGAINST FUEL TANK AND CAUSING CORROSION WHICH LEADS TO FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL TANK. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
TIRES
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Aug 20, 2001
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTAE I85.I HEADR A VERY LOAD BANG ....MY LEFT REAR TIRE SEEMINGLY BLEW OUT..MY TRUCK WENT INTO A VERY HARD TO HANDLE SLIDE.THE TRUCK WENT VERY OUT OF CONTROL TO THE RIGHT...I WAS ABLE TO PULL OF THE INTERSTAE..AND NOTICED THE TIRE DIDN'T FEEL FLAT....THE TIRE TREAD COMPLE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 16, 2001
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT LATCHES DO NOT REMAIN LOCKED IN BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 17, 2001
Incident date: Apr 6, 2001
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, RESTRAINTS DID NOT RETRACT, CAUSING MAJOR INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE CONSUMER AFTER BEING EXAMINED BY A PHYSICIAN BELIEVES HE SUFFERED MAJOR INJURY. *YH
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 8, 2001
SWITCH THAT SIGNALS ABS SYSTEM WHETHER VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHELL DRIVE HAS MALFUNCTIONED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. RECALL 99V19300 HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUED DUE TO VIN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Dec 19, 1999
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP IN ICY CONDITIONS, "ANTILOCK BRAKE" AND "BRAKE" LIGHTS CAME ON AS I SKIDDED THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. SINCE THEN ABS SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE (PUMP DOESN'T CYCLE W/ IGNITION ON) TIRES LOCK UP AND SKID ON ICY ROADS AND LIGHTS STILL ON!*AK
CHILD SEAT
Sep 22, 2000
PROBLEMS WITH EVENFLO INFANT/TODDLER CHILD SAFTY SEAT. ADJUSTMENT BAR LOCKS KEEP BREAKING. WE ARE ON OUR 3RD SEAT IN 3 YRS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
THE ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME, THE REGULAR BRAKING ABILITIES ARE NOT AFFECTED, BUT THE ANTILOCKING CAPABILITIES ARE GONE. THE DIGITAL DASH GUAGES DO NOT WORK, THE ONLY LIGHTED ITEMS THAT WORK ARE THE ODOMETER & THE SPEEDOMETER ( NO FUEL GUAGE, NO ENGINE TEMP, NO OIL PRESSURE, NO TACH,... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
THE ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME, THE REGULAR BRAKING ABILITIES ARE NOT AFFECTED, BUT THE ANTILOCKING CAPABILITIES ARE GONE. THE DIGITAL DASH GUAGES DO NOT WORK, THE ONLY LIGHTED ITEMS THAT WORK ARE THE ODOMETER & THE SPEEDOMETER ( NO FUEL GUAGE, NO ENGINE TEMP, NO OIL PRESSURE, NO TACH,... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jul 15, 2000
ONE OF THREE THE TIRES INSTALLED EXPERIENCED SEVERE TREAD SEPERATION AND THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED PRIOR TO TOTAL FAILURE. ARE YOU CURRRENTLY LOOKING INTO OTHER SIZES OF THE ATX RAIDALS OTHER THAN THE 15" TIRES? I HAD TO CHANGE OUT ALL FOUR TIRES BUT HAVE KEPT THE OLD TIRES AND TAKEN PICTURES OF THE S... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 31, 2000
Incident date: Aug 5, 2000
TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF NEAR EXIT 15W ON INTERSTATE 95 SWERVED TO SHOULDER AND HIT BARIER ON LEFT FRONT BUMPER CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TURN SIGNAL, GRILL AND BUMPER.( DOT NUMBER: HYKER3B TIRE SIZE: P20570R14 )
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 18, 2000
Incident date: Apr 4, 2000
PE00020; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A CHEVROLET S10 PICK UP 1991, P19575R14 DOTA3KABYC. THERE WAS VIBRATION ON THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED A CHUNK OF TIRE HAD SEPARATED AND WAS LOOSE, CONSUMER DROVE HOME SLOWLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 14, 2000
Incident date: May 9, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL COMPONENT (99V-193) FAILURE PRIOR TO NOTIFICATION WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 14, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL COMPONENT (99V-193) ABS SYSTEM FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION RESULTING IN CONSUMER HITTING A DEER DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. *MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 13, 2000
OFTEN WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS SPARE TIRE CARRIER WILL UNLATCH BY ITSELF. OWNER HAS TIED THE CARRIER TO KEEP IT FROM FLYING OPEN. ALSO, FUEL TANK HAD A SERIOUS LEAK JUST ABOVE THE SEAM IN THE REAR OF THE TANK. *AK *ML
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Jun 13, 2000
OFTEN WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS SPARE TIRE CARRIER WILL UNLATCH BY ITSELF. OWNER HAS TIED THE CARRIER TO KEEP IT FROM FLYING OPEN. ALSO, FUEL TANK HAD A SERIOUS LEAK JUST ABOVE THE SEAM IN THE REAR OF THE TANK. *AK *ML
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jun 5, 2000
Incident date: May 25, 2000
KELLY TIRES CHARGER P215/7R15 WERE CRACKING IN LOWER SIDEWALL, THIS COULD CAUSE A PREMATURE FAILURE OF TIRES. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 26, 2000
Incident date: May 15, 2000
STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND GOING INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WHEN TURNING. CONSUMER TOOK STEERING COLUMN OFF, AND NOTICED THE FLANGE ASSEMBLY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 16, 2000
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 27, 2000
I WANT TO KNOW IF MY VEHICLE HAS ANY RECALLS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: May 28, 1999
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
Fire
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 CHEVROLET S10
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
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
376105
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW
476149
Dec 1, 1994
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING CONCERNS. *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
7,364
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 (current) | 9 | 253 | |
| 1990 | 5 | 34 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 55 | View |
| 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 |