1990 Chevrolet S10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1990 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.
The engine cooling fan blades break as a result of fatigue and/or vehicle induced stress.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the blade breakage occurs while the hood IS open, aperson working under the hood or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struckand injured by the blade segment.
Remedy
Install a newly designed fan assembly.
Owner complaints
29 complaints3 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure › Body
A jeep with a bike mounted on a bike rack stopped quickly in front of me. I hit my brakes, but quickly lost braking effectiveness and the brake pedal went to the floor. I tried to swerve, but hit the rear of the jeep, damaging the bike and bike rack. severe damage to my grille, drivers side…
A jeep with a bike mounted on a bike rack stopped quickly in front of me. I hit my brakes, but quickly lost braking effectiveness and the brake pedal went to the floor. I tried to swerve, but hit the rear of the jeep, damaging the bike and bike rack. severe damage to my grille, drivers side front fender and headlight, and radiator mount. after exchanging insurance information, I noticed brake fluid on ground, by the fuel tank on drivers side. limped home (about 2 blocks). no brakes other than emergency brake. Subsequent inspection revealed failed brake line and severe rust on most brake lines. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When brakes are applied front wheels lock, and rear wheels keep turning, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified. a recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Last week two tires have shown signs of tread separation. tires were on a 1990, chevrolet, S10. Not original tire equipment. Tire mileage about 35,000. There was 5/32 tread left on the tires. *ak both of the back firestone firehawk atx tires had bulges on the tread. *slc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fual pump wire melted inside of fual tank. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
3RD door latch failed causing door to not open/stick. Mjs
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
When I purchased the vehicle on march 6 1999 I discovered the #2 cylinder was badly carbon fouled ,since that time it's has been in for repairs on 10 different occasions I have not been able to use the vehicle for my own personal use at all,the mechanic has basically told me that ,this particular…
When I purchased the vehicle on march 6 1999 I discovered the #2 cylinder was badly carbon fouled ,since that time it's has been in for repairs on 10 different occasions I have not been able to use the vehicle for my own personal use at all,the mechanic has basically told me that ,this particular engine was manufactured to operate in this manner and basically live with it! I feel this IS a manufacturing defect and should get my money back in full since I have not been able to use the vehicle at all and apparently this IS a lemon vehicle. *ak
- Structure › Body
Paint on roof IS beginning to peel. everytime I was in vehicle more paint flakes off
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
The cable holding the spare tire on broke. If any visual inspection IS needed feel free to do so
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine IS giving an error signal. owner interested in complaints on 1990-1998 S10'S and the vortex V-6 engines.
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
While changing a flat tire on the rear passenger's side the jack collapsed. The manufacturer and dealership are aware of the problem. The jack will not be replaced free of charge. *ak
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Spare tire mount failed.
- Unknown or other
Instrument panel failed had to have cluster module replaced.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes failed twice; both incidents occured within two years, resulting in collisions.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brakes failed twice, once resulting in a collision/injuries.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank rusted out.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wiper motor failed.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving at 35 mph the defective ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the braking system to be inoperative, resultin in rollover. also, the driver's seat belt did not protect the occupant, causing the occupant to fly out of the driver's seatbelt and onto the passenger's side. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank explodes if an electrical connector IS connected backwards because 12 volts IS supplied to the sensor circuit, causing it to burn out and emit sparks. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving approx 30 mph, needing to make a quick stop, applied brakes, no reaction, did not stop. Mechanic changed pads/drums, intermittent problem. Defect has reoccurred after 1 year. This defect can result in an accident. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti- lock braking system warning light comes on and pedal occasionally fluctuates to the floor. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Front brakes on the right side wear out, but the outside pads wear out first . The censor that should let you know that the pads are worn out IS on the inside, so the consumer has no warning before the brakes are gone unless visual inspection.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
The fan blade went through the radiator and caused the truck to overheat. Please describe. *ak
- Structure › Body › Hood
The hood release and the emergancy brake are too close together. Please describe. *ak
- Suspension › Front · Suspension › Rear
The front and rear suspension the way it IS design when hitting a bump you can fill it. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
- High idle flare
There is no summary currently available
- High idle flare
There is no summary currently available
- Headlight switch 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.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 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.
- 39304Cold engine knock.
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