Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet S10, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1985
1990
1995
2000
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1994 Chevrolet S10 - 892 complaints in its first 8 years (963 to date)
- 1995 Chevrolet S10 - 883 complaints in its first 8 years (910 to date)
- 1996 Chevrolet S10 - 648 complaints in its first 8 years (665 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2003 Chevrolet S10 - 134 complaints in its first 8 years (178 to date)
- 1991 Chevrolet S10 - 138 complaints in its first 8 years (174 to date)
- 1992 Chevrolet S10 - 167 complaints in its first 8 years (180 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet S10 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 Chevrolet S10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Chevrolet S10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Chevrolet S10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Chevrolet S10 | 21 | 18 | 1 |
| 2003 Chevrolet S10 | 178 | 134 | 1 |
| 2002 Chevrolet S10 | 214 | 186 | 0 |
| 2001 Chevrolet S10 | 308 | 275 | 1 |
| 2000 Chevrolet S10 | 471 | 423 | 4 |
| 1999 Chevrolet S10 | 231 | 203 | 0 |
| 1998 Chevrolet S10 | 613 | 549 | 6 |
| 1997 Chevrolet S10 | 469 | 419 | 6 |
| 1996 Chevrolet S10 | 665 | 648 | 7 |
| 1995 Chevrolet S10 | 910 | 883 | 5 |
| 1994 Chevrolet S10 | 963 | 892 | 5 |
| 1993 Chevrolet S10 | 233 | 214 | 3 |
| 1992 Chevrolet S10 | 180 | 167 | 3 |
| 1991 Chevrolet S10 | 174 | 138 | 6 |
| 1990 Chevrolet S10 | 29 | 21 | 2 |
| 1989 Chevrolet S10 | 48 | 25 | 2 |
| 1988 Chevrolet S10 | 37 | 17 | 1 |
| 1987 Chevrolet S10 | 27 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 Chevrolet S10 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Chevrolet S10 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 Chevrolet S10 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 Chevrolet S10 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 Chevrolet S10 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981 Chevrolet S10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V132000 | 2003-2004 | Equipment | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
| 03V159000 | 1996-1997 | Visibility | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE... |
| 00V374000 | 1998 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC PASSENGER VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS CONTAINING A NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NIMH) BATTERY PACK. |
| 00V258001 | 2000 | Equipment | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. |
| 00V220000 | 1998 | Exterior Lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 00V228003 | 2000-2001 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. |
| 00V159000 | 1997-1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKS. A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FUEL-FIRED HEATER FILL PIPE GROUND STRAP CONTACTS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE PIPE. |
| 00V069200 | 1997 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION 1 ELECTRIC LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY THAT COULD FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT. |
| 00V055000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR CONTAINING AN... |
| 99V220000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE... |
| 99V193000 | 1991-1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST... |
| 98V177000 | 1997-1998 | Visibility | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE. RAPID FOGGING OF THE INTERIOR GLASS CAN OCCUR WITHIN TWO MINUTES AFTER THE HEAT IS TURNED ON IF (1) THE... |
| 98V150001 | 1995-1996 | Visibility | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. |
| 97V208001 | 1998 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. AN ENGINE ELECTRICAL WIRING-HARNESS CLIP CAN MELT AND DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. |
| 97V218000 | 1998 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. |
| 97V146001 | 1996-1997 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L ENGINES. |
| 97V096001 | 1994-1997 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING... |
| 97V008001 | 1996 | Visibility | THE TOP COAT PAINT SEVERELY PEELS DUE TO OVERBAKING OF THE POWDER PRIMER PRIOR TO THE TOP COAT APPLICATION. |
| 96V195000 | 1987-1995 | Steering | THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT LOOSENS AT THE STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR COUPLING. |
| 96V035000 | 1996 | Power Train | SOME OF THESE TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH TRANSMISSIONS CONTAINING PARTS WHICH WERE NOT MACHINED TO GM'S SPECIFICATIONS. |
| 95V180000 | 1995 | Engine And Engine Cooling | FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER. |
| 94V228000 | 1994 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | A VACUUM HOSE CAN DETACH FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE AS A RESULT OF ENGINE BACKFIRE. |
| 94V014000 | 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF FUEL BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND THE VENT TUBE DURING A TEST. |
| 93V105000 | 1993 | Seat Belts | THE OUTBOARD REAR SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY WILL NOT RELEASE THE WEBBING FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." |
| 93V008000 | 1989-1992 | Engine And Engine Cooling | THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES BREAK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESS. |
| 91V108000 | 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION. |
| 90V193000 | 1991 | Suspension | NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP". |
| 90V107000 | 1991 | Visibility | 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. |
| 87V021000 | 1987 | Steering | INNER TIE ROD TO RELAY ROD NUTS ON STEERING LINKAGE MAY BE IIMPROPERLY TORQUED AND NOT CRIMPED. |
| 86V140000 | 1986 | Equipment | TIRE AND WHEEL INFORMATION ON CERTIFICATION LABEL MAY BE INCORRECT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120. |