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1983 Chevrolet S10Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1983 Chevrolet S10, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints72 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 28, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1983 Chevrolet S10 has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train31
Seat belts10
Structure11
Tires10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1983 Chevrolet S10 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1983 vs. every other S10 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S10 median. How we score

'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'06'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1983 Chevrolet S10, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR AXLE SHAFTEA89003 · closed Aug 24, 1990
    No recall
  2. ELECT. FAILURES/FIRESPE87003 · closed Jul 16, 1987
    No recall
  3. REAR AXLE FAILUREPE88047 · closed Nov 7, 1988
    No recall
In owners' words

What S10 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CLUTCH PEDAL HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN THE PAST TWO YEARS, ONCE RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 843105 · Jul 23, 1999
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC PAWL KIT; THE PLASTIC KEEP STRIPPING OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO BE ABLE TO CHANGE GEAR OR STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM IS A RECALL, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK
Complaint 829924 · Nov 2, 1998

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