1983 Chevrolet S10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1983 Chevrolet S10. Newest first.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Rear wheels may lock suddenly due to insufficient lubrication between mainshaft and first gear.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace transmission fluid with a blended fluid and in addition, will update the maintenance schedule.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
There are knots and tread separation on tire. size, dot# unknown.*ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Clutch pedal has been replaced four times in the past two years, once resulting in a collision. manufacturer has been notified. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Wheel studs on left front wheel sheared, causing wheel to strike oncoming vehicle.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Rear seat belt fails to secure child safety seat. *Sd
- Power train › Clutch assembly
When starting and driving the clutch moved out of gear . Tt
- Structure › Body
Flames coming from tachometer manufacturer offer no assistance. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear axle shaft
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Elect. Failures/fires
Summary of information from the manufacturer: ford has submitted 40 ownercomplaints which allege in-dash fires. It does not believe that thecomplaints indicate a defect nor are they safety related.analysis:a review of the complaints was conducted.various componentswere alleged to have been the source of the fires.the…
Summary of information from the manufacturer: ford has submitted 40 ownercomplaints which allege in-dash fires. It does not believe that thecomplaints indicate a defect nor are they safety related.analysis:a review of the complaints was conducted.various componentswere alleged to have been the source of the fires.the fan motor, blowerresistor, wiring, insulation, and the a/c control module have been reportedas defective.there IS no pattern of defect.no reported injuriesstatus:closed 6/30/87.======
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 41076Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal).
- 41072End gate latch rattle (install revised striker).
- 39431Front door side glass binding/track disengagement.
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