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1991 Chevrolet S10Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 174 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet S10, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year24% below the S10 median · #12 of 20 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints17443 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem70Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Chevrolet S10 has problems

174 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
Service brakes, hydraulic7012
Seat belts214
Engine and engine cooling183
Electrical system169
Structure130
Power train112
Fuel system, gasoline100
Suspension82
Tires82
12 other systems371

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

6 recalls

1991 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 99V-193 · Jul 19, 1999 · 1,125,749 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Gear box: shaft sector

Recall 96V-195 · Oct 8, 1996 · 144,598 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BODY TO CHASSIS MOVEMENT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Cooling system: fan

Recall 93V-008 · Jan 14, 1993 · 215,052 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BLADE BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD IS OPEN, APERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCKAND INJURED BY THE BLADE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Recall 91V-108 · Jun 21, 1991 · 102,885 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, AN OUT OF POSTIONSEAL COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.SPILLED FUEL COULD IGNITE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 90V-193 · Nov 14, 1990 · 237 vehicles

Risk. STRIPPING OF THE NUTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD REDUCECLAMP LOAD ON LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ARM TO DETACH, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield

Recall 90V-107 · Jun 4, 1990 · 181 vehicles

Risk. WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW GLASS WOULD NOT PREVENT THEEJECTION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUSINJURIES AND FATALITIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1991 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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  • Caution
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7 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Chevrolet S10, and the recalls they led to.

  1. HIGH IDLE FLAREEA92015 · closed May 28, 1993
    No recall
  2. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA94029 · closed Jul 31, 1996
    No recall
  3. ABS BRAKING SYSTEMEA94038 · closed Feb 28, 2000
    Led to recall 99V-193
  4. SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLEEA99018 · closed Oct 20, 2000
    No recall
  5. HIGH IDLE FLAREPE92001 · closed May 22, 1992
    No recall
  6. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSPE94046 · closed Oct 31, 1994
    No recall
  7. SEPARATION OF SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLEPE99004 · closed Jun 30, 1999
    No recall
In owners' words

What S10 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MADE A PANIC STOP AND ABS DIDN'T WORK, WHEELS LOCKED UP AND ALMOST HAD A ACCIDENT. (THIS HAPPENED MORE THEN ONCE) ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BROKE OFF FROM THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK. *NLM
Complaint 10021055 · Jun 4, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UP ON A HILL BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE ROLL BACK THE HILL. TS
Complaint 8021806 · Oct 29, 2002
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A LOUD STREAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
Complaint 8020410 · Oct 8, 2002

Own a 1991 S10?

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