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1986 Chevrolet S10Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 1986 Chevrolet S10, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints227 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem6Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 27, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Chevrolet S10 has problems

22 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
Seat belts62
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Interior lighting20
Visibility20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Seats21
Tires20
Engine and engine cooling10
Steering10
4 other systems41

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

1 recall

1986 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

1986 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

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3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 Chevrolet S10, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR AXLE SHAFTEA89003 · closed Aug 24, 1990
    No recall
  2. REAR AXLE FAILUREPE88047 · closed Nov 7, 1988
    No recall
  3. SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILUREPE90039 · closed Jun 29, 1990
    No recall
In owners' words

What S10 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON ACCIDENT AT 55 MPHIN WHICH DRIVER'S SEAT BELT SNAPPED INTO TWO. NO INJURIES WAS REPORTED. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTRACTED. *AK
Complaint 855751 · Jan 28, 2000

Own a 1986 S10?

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