1985 Chevrolet S10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1985 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.
Owner complaints
11 complaints2 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
While operating the vehicle on city streets at posted speed limit of 35 mph, the tire separated where the belt meets the sidewall. approximately 1/5 of the belt separated from the tire causing small chunks to fly free and a flap of belt to peel loose. the vehicle was driven at reduced speed under hazard warning, where the tire was removed and replaced by the spare. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. (Ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side seat belt does not latch in male portion system. Cause unknown. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Intake manifold gasket leaked water into crankcase, causing engine to go bar at 4000 miles.
- Power train › Axle assembly
Rear axle broke and caused truck to flip over.
- Power train
Speedometer failed.
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Drive shaft broke, causing right rear wheel to fall off, causing accident. (Ohio state police report) *dh
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Had an accident, drivers side seat belt did not restain. tt
- Parking brake › Conventional · Wheels
Emergency parking brake does not hold. Rear wheels lock up easily in wet weather. Please describe. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Clutch assembly · Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission slipping.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Spare tire carrier failure
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle shaft
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle failure
There is no summary currently available
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.
Every Chevrolet S10 model year
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