1987 Chevrolet S10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1987 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.
The intermediate steering shaft loosens at the steering shaft to steering gear coupling. with this looseness, the yoke pinch bolt can wear on the splines of the shaft until there IS no longer an interference between the splines and the bolt.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Dealers will retorque the upper and lower bolts to correct specifications.
Inner tie rod to relay rod nuts on steering linkage may be iimproperly torqued and not crimped.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of one or both nuts could lead to inner tie roddisengagement, which could result in loss of steering control and a truckcrash.
Remedy
Replace steering linkage assembly.
Owner complaints
27 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
On 8-06-2005 while driving 45 to 50 m.p.h. On county road jb in racine county the front drivers tire separated causing damage to the fender,inner fender,ripped the bolt out,ripped out the directional light, and damage drivers rocker panel. the driver side rear tire and passenger front tires are…
On 8-06-2005 while driving 45 to 50 m.p.h. On county road jb in racine county the front drivers tire separated causing damage to the fender,inner fender,ripped the bolt out,ripped out the directional light, and damage drivers rocker panel. the driver side rear tire and passenger front tires are also showing signs of separation. these are firestone p205/75r15 tires, dotw201838. I was able to drive home on the damaged tire. since this just happened yesterday, this IS the first step I have taken in reporting this incident. *nm
- Vehicle speed control
Backing out and was turning the wheel. Shifted into drive, and engine started to roar. rpm's were up. took off. Was out of control, and was spinning several times. Then, hit a snow mobile trailer which stopped vehicle from spinning. pedal was in normal position. Foot was not on brakes or accelerator pedal. Vehcle out of commission. *ak
- Structure
Mounting bracket to alternator and power steering bracket broke 3 times in 4 years, and it caused vehicle to lose power . this seemed to be a design flaw. dealer didn't see it as a problem. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Pe-00-020; p215/75r15, wide whitewall tires; 1 out of 4 tires was replaced, dot number not available. Consumer noticed when driving that vehicle was vibrating in the front end, notice bumps on the tires contacted a tire company, inspector noticed that tread was separating. *ak a total of 5 tires have experienced tread separation. dot #'s vdhef7u192 & ejr103m066. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop on wet pavement, front brakes locked up while rear brakes continued with forward movement, causing vehicle to go into a skid, and resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
While consumer's son was washing the front of vehicle one of the headlights shattered, causing severe cuts to son's hand and face. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time. Feel free to provide further details. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Windshield
Ecm, manifold, axle, windshield, boot leak, brake valve, door handle, mirror
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Seats
How long should seat belts last?
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Unit · Power train · Seat belts › Front › Retractor · Structure › Body › Door · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Both electric door locks failed/ cruise control doesn't engage/engine hesitates when accelerating from dead stop/speedometer not lubricated/warning light comes on intermittently/windshield wipers come on with one swipe without touching the control switch, and driver seat belt does not recoil.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Power train › Clutch assembly
Alternator failed. Clutch failed.
- Power train › Axle assembly
While driving passenger's rear right axle broke off.there was an closed investigation for the rear axle shaft ea89-003. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The seat belt retractor mechanism broke, causing belt not to retract into mechanism, after releasing seat belt from belt buckle. please provide any details. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Drivers seat belt does not operate properly.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Complete brake system failure. After repairing the brakes seemed better for a short time, now brakes are in same condition as before repair service.
- Structure › Body
The driver's floor does not secure the floor mat, causing the floormat to hold the gas pedal, and almost caused an accident. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Brakes lock up/fail. replaced power booster/master cylinder/ calipers and drums. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank rusted due to a manufacturer's defect which was replaced, and after five years has rusted again, dealer will not replace because warranty has expired.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failed.
- Power train › Axle assembly
While driving vehicle, heard a loud noise; vehice had stopped moving & was coasting; steered to side of rd. Turned it off, looked beneath vehicle & noticed rear axle was split/broke in half; rear wheels turned outward. Not at dealer. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Both left and right fuel tanks have rusted through.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine seized while driving at normal highway speed. *Dsh
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's seat belt would not buckle. *Sd
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The front passenger and driver seatbelts do not restrain or retract. Please describe. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Intake manifold gasket went out. tt
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
- Frctr of p/s pump brckt
General motors has determined that some 1987 GMC s/t model trucks mayexperience fracture of the power steering pump support brace. Thiscondition can in turn lead to possible fracture of the power steeringpump mounting bracket and/or loss of the serpentine accessory drivebelt. Loss of the drive belt would result in…
General motors has determined that some 1987 GMC s/t model trucks mayexperience fracture of the power steering pump support brace. Thiscondition can in turn lead to possible fracture of the power steeringpump mounting bracket and/or loss of the serpentine accessory drivebelt. Loss of the drive belt would result in loss of a/c, generator,power steering assist and water pump operation.analysis: there are no reports in the odi letter file regarding thisproblem.although g.m. Has 153 complaints, most ofwhich are warranty claims, only two accidents have been reported thatwere allegdly caused by the failure of the p/s system. P/s assist failureshould not negate steering control even though there IS an appreciableincrease in steering effort.======
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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