1993 Chevrolet S10 problems
Owners have filed 276 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet S10 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 52.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 7.2%.
Complaints276
Crashes40
Fires12
Injuries36
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 52.9% · 146
Fuel system, gasoline 7.2% · 20
Engine and engine cooling 6.9% · 19
Electrical system 4.7% · 13
Vehicle speed control 4.3% · 12
Power train 3.6% · 10
Visibility 3.6% · 10
Suspension 2.5% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 40 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire and 36 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 13 model years of the Chevrolet S10 in this data, 1993 sits 9th by complaint volume. 1994 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 131,300 miles.
In owners' own words
Consumer was traveling about 20mph on side street, and when she applied brakes it was one to two car lengths to stop. Curently, it takes six car lengths. Brakes slip thru. Dealership is aware of the problem. *Ak the problem of brake failures continued for years until finally recall was made (99v-193). However, the brake failed again after being fixed. Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 00v193000 repairs concerning abs. Dealer made the repairs, but the vehicle still slipped when the brakes were applied forcefully.*Ak consumer had the module kit replaced along with a new vac switch, wiring harness, and transfer switch. Brakes continued to slip when pressure was applied. *Ph Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 120,000 miles
Abs: when applied, all four anti lock brakes release at the same time; causes increase in stopping; no warning. Tt there were three episodes of all four brakes were released during normal deceleration approaching stop light on dry pavement no gravel or contaminant. This causes us to have no faith in the ability to stop. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Chevrolet S10 years
1991 253 complaints · 32.8% service brakes, hydraulic 1992 221 complaints · 62.4% 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