1988 Chevrolet S10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1988 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.
Owner complaints
37 complaints3 involved a crash4 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Sidewall
The sidewall of the passenger side front tire IS splitting in a circular pattern. the consumer noticed this on 6/24/2003. the tires have about 5,000 miles on them. firestone, radial atx.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When applying brakes vehicle veers to the right. *Ak
- Tires
The firestone supreme was the tire the 1988 S10 blazer originally came with. This one we used as the spare, replacing only the four regular tires when needed. We put the spare on the car because the current set are close to replacement and the tread on one was low. This firestone supreme had only a…
The firestone supreme was the tire the 1988 S10 blazer originally came with. This one we used as the spare, replacing only the four regular tires when needed. We put the spare on the car because the current set are close to replacement and the tread on one was low. This firestone supreme had only a few thousand miles on it though 12 years old. It failed by tread separation, very much like has been in the news for the recalled firestone wilderness tires. Fortunately, we were not traveling on the highway (20mph) and little damage resulted. I suspect others may have kept their full size spare tire and should be warned of the failure, possible due to aging. (Dot number: W2UL ber tiresize: p205/75r15)
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Possible engine failure resulted in fire. (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicle was serviced for an electronic control module and fuel pump 2 days later consumer noticed a rattling and saw smoke coming from the vehice, pulled over, exited vehicle and saw fire under the hood and noticed radiator fluid pouring onto the ground, possibble engine failure. nlm
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Ny daughter was driving her truck on the freeway and the hood flew up on her, causing the windshield to break. Luckily, she was not injured but she IS in need of vehicle repairs. She only carries liability insurance on her vehicle. She IS only 19 year old . It seems there may have or there was a faulty latch/safetly latch which caused this event to happen to her. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Hinges are very light weight and metal that they are welded on IS very light weight also. Door refuses to close, it has now fallen off. Dealer said it's a common problem, and to bring car in a buy a kit for 115.00 per door. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
No summary
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers go on when turn signal IS activated. This has been a known and reported problem on chevy trucks and S10 models for other years back to 1993 but I have the same problem and want the recall extended back to cover my vehicle
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. While driving automatic transmission went out. the manufacuturer has yet to be contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Got stuck in snow in driveway. Going from forward to reverse caused excessive movement of front a frames. Upon pulling into garage saw brake fluid leaking onto floor due to a broken brake hose. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Cruise control when initially set will accelerate rapidly until disengaged by brake or off switch on cruise control, intermittent problem. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belts get caught in the back sea tlatch, ansd it IS tearing them to shreds on spot.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Power steering bracket broke in two different pieces; also serpentine belt and a/c compressor failed. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly · Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm · Wheels
Wheels: driving home from approximately 25mph and the right rear wheel fell off when making a right turn. This occurred twice within three weeks. Took vehicle to dealer and they said that axle and spindle had worn out, causing connector clip to fail. *ak
- Structure › Body
Approximately one quarter of the paint has peeled away from the vehicle.
- Structure › Body
Paint failure.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The retractor of the shoulder belt on both front seats does not lock. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Was driving and coming to a stop light the brakes slowed down but didn't stop vehicle, took to dealer, he can't find problem . *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank rusted due to plastic shield installed around tank causing water to build up.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Fan blade separated from housing, causing damage to upper/lower shroud and cutting into radiator.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Applied brakes to avoid an accident, brake pedal went to floor with no braking effectiveness; vehicle rolled over and went 90 degrees under moving trailer, resulting in an accident/injury. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank has now rusted and IS leaking. * ak
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Starter failed/replaced 4 times, also throttle stuck/engine valves overheated. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Malfunctioning of cigarette lighter. Tried to use car phone blew out wiring. Appears to be default in wiring. *ak
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
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.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 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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