1992 Chevrolet S10: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 180 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (65% of complaints); the 1990 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The left rear tire blew out on the vehicle. Firestone triumph. *ak while driving, there was a loud noise, the consumer pulled over, and discovered, the entire tire was in shreds and the whole side of the white wall had blown off and was just hanging by little pieces. *ts *jb”Owner report · Tires · May 2003
“ABS warning lights on, rear brakes lock in damp / wet weather / loss of vehicle control / extended stopping distance. *ak *mr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2003
“Consumer was getting inside of vehicle and driver's side seat broke. Mount which is located inside of seat came apart. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak”Owner report · Seats · Aug 2002
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“Recall 99v193 repairs for ABS brakes were completed, however when consumer applied the brakes, they did not hold. *ak consumer adds; when applying the brakes they do not stop the vehicle as quickly as our other vehicles. *scc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2002
“Our transmission caught fire through the dipstick. We did not learn of the dipstick/seal recall until today-our insurance agent told us, we never heard on news or received notice. We need recall information please, thanks.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2001
“Retracting spring came loose from shaft that rolls seat belt up. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak passenger side rear seat lap shoulder belt became inoperative when coil retracting spring came loose from shaft that belt rolls up on, this was caused by the hole plug coming out of the plastic spring cover allowing the spring to work its way off the shaft, the plug is also out of the rear drivers side seat belt but the spring has not come off. *slc”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2001
“Wiring runs through front body hinge pillar at a 90 degree angle and was rubbing up against a metal bracket, causing installation on wiring to come off, resulting in a underdash fire. *ak *slc”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2001
“While driving 55 mph up hill in cruise throttle body stuck wide open. Driver had to shut off ignition to stop truck from accelerating at such a high rate of speed. Depressing brake pedal had no effect. Truck has been taken to the dealership a number of times for this problem. Dealer was not able to duplicate this problem continued on back. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2000
“Anti-lock brakes work intermittently. Rear wheels pulse/lockup & grab. Consumer has to disconnect the anti-lock brake system to drive vehicle. Also, the anti-lock brake light stays on. Dealer doesn't want to deal with the problem. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2000
“After ABS light was coming on and off, dealer reset the ABS system. Then consumer stepped on the brakes and they locked, rear ending another vehicle.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 25 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER AND LOWER BOLTS TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
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.
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.
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-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES BREAK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESS.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED FAN ASSEMBLY.
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.
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Is the 1992 Chevrolet S10 reliable?
NHTSA has 180 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Chevrolet S10. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (65% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Chevrolet S10 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 82,163 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Chevrolet S10 have open recalls?
6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering:gear box:shaft sector. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.