1984 Chevrolet S10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1984 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.
Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.
Owner complaints
8 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Purchased new tires - no embedded date code. *Tr
- Tires
I own a truck with wilderness at p235-75r15 tires which were purchased at firestone in spokane in 1996. These tires have plenty of wear left on them as I seldom drive this vehicle. I contacted firestone about whether these tires were recalled. I was told "no". Per info I received from you, it…
I own a truck with wilderness at p235-75r15 tires which were purchased at firestone in spokane in 1996. These tires have plenty of wear left on them as I seldom drive this vehicle. I contacted firestone about whether these tires were recalled. I was told "no". Per info I received from you, it appears these tires are a possible safety hazard and that there was a recall. I was never notified by firestone of any such recall. Please advise me on this. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer was driving on interstate, all of a sudden vehicle made a popping sound and malfunctioned, consumer then pulled over and then all of a sudden vehicle became engulfed in flames, possible engine failure which caused fire. (Ohio traffic crash report) *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine oil leak caused vehicle engine fire. (Ohio traffic crash report) *mjs
- Power train › Manual transmission
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Bucket seat do not lock until accident when traveling 30 mph (due to design), incident when hard braking children pushed seat forward causing front occupants to go toward dash and windshield area.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Drivers shoulder belt stuck, due to failed seat belt retractor. *Dsh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failure. *aw
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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