1992 Chevrolet S10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1992 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.
Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with ABS (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle IS in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
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
180 complaints25 involved a crash8 involved a fire13 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Problems with the fuel tank. *ph (nar) fuel tank leaked. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
ABS warning lights on, rear brakes lock in damp / wet weather / loss of vehicle control / extended stopping distance. *ak *mr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank rusted under the cover. Warranty expired, yet fumes were noticed within 50 feet of the vehicle. *ak *mr
- Engine and engine cooling
My son and I both own chevrolets S10 trucks. Both of them developed profuse oil leaks from the oil filter adapter lines. This caused a total hemorrhage of oil before it could be discovered and damaged the engines. What a surprise to discover several other similar general motors vehicles in the same…
My son and I both own chevrolets S10 trucks. Both of them developed profuse oil leaks from the oil filter adapter lines. This caused a total hemorrhage of oil before it could be discovered and damaged the engines. What a surprise to discover several other similar general motors vehicles in the same shop with the same problem. The shop owners said this IS a common defect with these chevrolet and GMC trucks, and that they had replaced leaking lines on 8 or 10 in just the past month. If this IS happening in one small shop in town, how many IS it happening to all over the country? Most of the trucks suffered significant engine damage requiring a complete overhaul because you don't know the oil IS leaking out until the engine begins making noise or seizes. This could be a very dangerous defect because the oil lines are very near the exhaust pipe and could spray oil onto it. Someone traveling at highway speeds would be unaware this was happening until the vehicle was afire. It could also spray oil onto the tire and cause loss of control. general motors should be made to be responsible for correcting both the defective design and for repairing/replacing damaged engines caused by it. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Windshield wipers turn on when turn signal IS activated.*mr consumer felt as though this caused a minor distraction to the driver and should be corrected. *ph *jb
- Tires
The left rear tire blew out on the vehicle. firestone triumph. *ak while driving, there was a loud noise, the consumer pulled over, and discovered, the entire tire was in shreds and the whole side of the white wall had blown off and was just hanging by little pieces. *ts *jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
The right passenger tire experienced tread separation. *jb scc
- Wheels
Potential hazard if hoist breaks on highway spare tire may cause serious damage or injury to vehicles in rear. mr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Recall 99v193 repairs for ABS brakes were completed, however when consumer applied the brakes, they did not hold. *ak consumer adds; when applying the brakes they do not stop the vehicle as quickly as our other vehicles. *scc
- Seats
Consumer was getting inside of vehicle and driver's side seat broke. mount which IS located inside of seat came apart. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Our transmission caught fire through the dipstick. We did not learn of the dipstick/seal recall until today-our insurance agent told us, we never heard on news or received notice. We need recall information please, thanks.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Retracting spring came loose from shaft that rolls seat belt up. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak passenger side rear seat lap shoulder belt became inoperative when coil retracting spring came loose from shaft that belt rolls up on, this was caused by the hole plug coming out of the plastic…
Retracting spring came loose from shaft that rolls seat belt up. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak passenger side rear seat lap shoulder belt became inoperative when coil retracting spring came loose from shaft that belt rolls up on, this was caused by the hole plug coming out of the plastic spring cover allowing the spring to work its way off the shaft, the plug IS also out of the rear drivers side seat belt but the spring has not come off. *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Wiring runs through front body hinge pillar at a 90 degree angle and was rubbing up against a metal bracket, causing installation on wiring to come off, resulting in a underdash fire. *ak *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
My rear anti-lock brakes do not work at all when I'm in two-wheel drive. I have to be in four-wheel drive before my rear brakes work at all. I understand there has been a recall on this problem but I can't find a chevrolet dealer that can help me. This IS a very dangerous situation as I have had many close calls due to brake failure. Hope you can help me.( dot number: )
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping. Distance.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem same as identified in nhtsa campaign ID number: 99v193000 but vehicle IS not part of recall. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Recall 99v193000/abs: when applying brakes in a sudden / emergency situation, it causes a delayed in stopping distance. Vehicle was taken to dealer for repairs, six month later problem reoccurred. Please feel free to provide any further details. *Ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Orignial equipment on 1992 chevrolet S10 pick up, tire size 205/75r14. , while driving vehicle will go to right and will vibrate due to drivers f ront tire belt breaking. *ak manufucturers are putting defective tires on market and charging top dollar. *yh
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While vehicle was parked it caught on fire. fire department said it was an electrical problem. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While driving 55 mph up hill in cruise throttle body stuck wide open. Driver had to shut off ignition to stop truck from accelerating at such a high rate of speed. Depressing brake pedal had no effect. truck has been taken to the dealership a number of times for this problem. Dealer was not able to duplicate this problem continued on back. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
Recall # 99v193000 gmc/abs; ABS warning light continued to stay illuminated. ABS warning light only came on when brakes were being used. Currently, ABS warning light and brake light stayed on at all times. Please provide any further nformation. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brakes work intermittently. rear wheels pulse/lockup & grab. consumer has to disconnect the anti-lock brake system to drive vehicle. also, the anti-lock brake light stays on. dealer doesn't want to deal with the problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
After ABS light was coming on and off, dealer reset the ABS system. then consumer stepped on the brakes and they locked, rear ending another vehicle.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine failure resulted in vehicle fire (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving stepped on the brakes, but the brakes won't work with minimum stopping distance as stated in recall 99v193000. front brakes are ok, but rear brakes ABS doesn't not work properly. repairs have been made to the proportioning valve, shoes, drums, discs, pads, and hoses, but problem still exists. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Spare tire separation from vehicle
- Separation of spare tire from vehicle
Alleged that wire cable/winch assembly which holds the spare tire/wheel assembly uder the rear of the vehicle may fail, allowing the tire to fall from the vehicle while in motion
- ABS braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v-193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
- ABS braking system fails
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).
- 39728Rear seat rattles/looseness (install rear seat latch).
- 39546Product campaign: remote engine oil filter adapter.
- 39431Front door side glass binding/track disengagement.
- 39304Cold engine knock.
- 37947Oil pressure gauge reading concerns.
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