What are the worst Chevrolet S10 years?

Q: What are the worst Chevrolet S10 years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Chevrolet S10 years are 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 1990, 2004.

Chevrolet S10: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 1990, 2004

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2004solid year21 complaints · 3 recalls 2003178 complaints · 4 recalls 2002214 complaints · 3 recalls 2001308 complaints · 5 recalls 2000worst year471 complaints · 9 recalls 1999231 complaints · 5 recalls 1998worst year613 complaints · 11 recalls 1997worst year469 complaints · 8 recalls 1996worst year665 complaints · 10 recalls 1995worst year910 complaints · 8 recalls 1994worst year963 complaints · 8 recalls 1993233 complaints · 6 recalls 1992180 complaints · 6 recalls 1991174 complaints · 9 recalls 1990solid year29 complaints · 5 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.