1992 Chevrolet S10 problems
Owners have filed 221 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet S10 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 62.4% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 6.3%.
Complaints221
Crashes27
Fires8
Injuries16
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 62.4% · 138
Fuel system, gasoline 6.3% · 14
Seat belts 5.4% · 12
Engine and engine cooling 5.4% · 12
Electrical system 3.6% · 8
Vehicle speed control 2.7% · 6
Equipment 2.3% · 5
Seats 1.8% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 27 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire, 16 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 13 model years of the Chevrolet S10 in this data, 1992 draws comparatively few complaints; 1994 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 60 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 82,163 miles.
In owners' own words
My rear anti-lock brakes do not work at all when I'm in two-wheel drive. I have to be in four-wheel drive before my rear brakes work at all. I understand there has been a recall on this problem but I can't find a Chevrolet dealer that can help me. This is a very dangerous situation as I have had many close calls due to brake failure. Hope you can help me.( Dot number: ) Service brakes, hydraulic
#Ea94-038 abs braking system failure.Tt brakes did not lock, front did lock keeping truck going in straight line, could not turn wheel to avoid collision that should have been avoidable, failure of truck brakes at 45 mph impact at 15 to 20 mph as a result of brake failure an accident occures, substantial damage to vehicle and also consumer's son suffered injuries. Service brakes, hydraulic
Consumer is experiencing abs brake defect. The brake system is not consistent. Some of the problem may causes the brake pedal to go to the floor before the vehicle comes to a stop or brakes appear to grab more to the left or right. Coditions always appear to be different. Dealer notified and condition still occurs. All repairs are at a cost to the consumer. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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Other Chevrolet S10 years
1991 253 complaints · 32.8% service brakes, hydraulic 1993 276 complaints · 52.9% service brakes, hydraulic 1994 1,225 complaints · 47.4% service brakes, hydraulic 1995 1,151 complaints · 29.9% service brakes, hydraulic 1996 875 complaints · 27.2% service brakes, hydraulic 1997 574 complaints · 19.9% visibility