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1995 Chevrolet S10Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 911 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet S10, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid4.4× the S10 median · #1 of 20 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints911292 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage106kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 28, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Chevrolet S10 has problems

911 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, hydraulic30669
Visibility2071
Air bags111105
Engine and engine cooling843
Power train502
Seats357
Fuel system, gasoline342
Equipment312
Vehicle speed control292
14 other systems16933

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

5 recalls

1995 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

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 98V-150 · Jul 1, 1998 · 1,557,585 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 97V-096 · Jun 12, 1997 · 586,058 vehicles

Risk. IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES…

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 →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Cooling system: fan

Recall 95V-180 · Sep 22, 1995 · 73,163 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE AND…

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

1995 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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6 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Chevrolet S10, and the recalls they led to.

  1. LOSS OF POWER ASSISTEA00008 · closed Aug 31, 2001
    No recall
  2. ABS BRAKING SYSTEMEA94038 · closed Feb 28, 2000
    Led to recall 99V-193
  3. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREEA97022 · closed Jul 2, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-150
  4. SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLEEA99018 · closed Oct 20, 2000
    No recall
  5. WINDSHIELD WIPERPE97028 · closed Oct 23, 1997
    No recall
  6. 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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD…
Complaint 10347118 · Aug 3, 2010 · 170,000 miles
WHILE BRAKING THE BRAKES OF THE CONSUMER'S 1995 CHEVROLET S10 LOCKED UP AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE INTO A STEEL POST. THE CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. *NM THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER…
Complaint 10113791 · Mar 2, 2005
WHILE BRAKING ABS FAILED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Complaint 10072210 · May 6, 2004 · 72,000 miles

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