1986 Chevrolet S10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1986 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.
Tire and wheel information on certification label may be incorrect. consequence of defect: trucks fail to comply with fmvss 120.
Owner complaints
22 complaints4 involved a crash3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Interior lighting
The lights in the dash either stay on and you have to take the bulbs out for them to not light. Also all the lights in the dash flicker whenever you stop or excillerate. You push in the lighter you lose the radio and everything on that fuse. Has been fixed once before but the problem came back.*ak
- Suspension
While driving vehicle sahke and vibrates.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
The tread of the tire separated from the casing and came through the bed of the truck and caused extensive damage to the undercarriage (defiance centennial). nlm
- Steering › Linkages
Steering linkage has very bad squeaking problem. I had been informed by an individual that there was a recall on the 1986 S10 blazers for that particular problem. I just wanted to do some research to see if there was any truth to it. it has been squeaking ever since I bought it but it has gotten worse since about 10/21/99. if you have no info, can you direct me where I could contact someone who may? thank you.
- Tires › Tread/belt
The tread on three of these tires have shredded in the last 6 yrs( dot number: tire size: 215/75r15 )
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Vehicle involved in a head-on accident at 55 mphin which driver's seat belt snapped into two. No injuries was reported. Manufacturer was contracted. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
The adl link says everything IS okay, but when I am driving this thing the mil blinks on and off shutting all power off to the ignition, headlights, turn& tail lghts, fuel pump. The instrument cluster was still working but everything else IS deceased.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
I haven't had an actual accident. My seatbelts just won't retract. I don't feel at all safe!!
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank IS leaking fuel due to corrosion.consumer beleived this condition IS due to manufacturing defect. Vehicle only has 74,000 miles of wear. Dealer was not notified. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Upon coming tp stop sign applied brakes to slow down to 20 mph but load in box of truck started to shift. Let up on brakes. When brakes were reapplied, pedal went to the floor, vehicle did not stop went into a ditch and rolled over twice. Right front brake hose broke.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt failed.
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Vehicle not designed w/headrest, causing neck injury in a head on collision.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Seats · Unknown or other · Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Valve clatter in new engine.
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Windshield wiper switch failed, causing wipers not to operate properly, impairing visibility *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
In an accident the seat belt did not hold. please describe. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Poor performance on the brake line. Brake line failure. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The front seatbelts do not retract and remain in that position and will not release. Please describe. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Put vehicle in drive, when high idle, open throttle position, impact 12:00, speed unknown, causing damages to garage. tt
- Interior lighting
Electrical system failure, dome light melted, wires were also melted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes intermittently fail. *aw
- Seat belts
The front passenger seatbelt keeps getting stuck in the belt retracts and keeps getting hung up. Please explain. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank sparked due to being corroded. *skd
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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