1993 Chevrolet S10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1993 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 outboard rear safety belt assembly will not release the webbing from the retracted position. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the outboard rear safety belt assembly will notrelease the webbing from the retracted position, safety belt use for the seatoccupant IS impossible, increasing the risk of injury in an accident.
Remedy
Replace any belt that does not freely extend from the retracted position.
Owner complaints
233 complaints36 involved a crash11 involved a fire34 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet S10. The contact stated that while driving after the vehicle was refueled, the fuel emitted from the filler neck without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Letter from senator burr on behalf of constituent who has concerns about the availability of parts for his 1993 chevy S10. *nj the consumer stated he needs an eprom for the emission control system. The consumer was informed the part had been discontinued.
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Forwarded correspondence from ftc-letter from senator on behalf of constituent, who has concerns re the availability of parts for his 1993 chevy S-10 4X4. *kb the consumer stated the computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle has been at the dealer since dec 30, 2007 because there were no parts available. *Jb updated 10/09/08. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer would like more information regarding nhtsa action number ea94029 for a 1993 chevrolet S10. *Cc *nm
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
The digital speedometer, odometer and turn signal indicators on the dashboard console disappear frequently. this happens more in cold weather than in warm weather, and they will reappear temporarily if I bang on the dash, but then they disappear again. as a result, I am unable to tell how fast I am going and received a speeding ticket.*ak
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
The spare tire cable rusted, and the tire fell off the cable was made of inferior material.*ak the consumer stated that all pick up trucks with the spare tire mounted under the pick up bed IS held up by a cable only. when the cable rusts the tire falls off and creates a very dangerous condition. consumer suggests that the cables be replaced with stainless steel or some other material that does not rust. *tc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes lock up when damp or wet weather upon first use of the day, also had excessive stopping distance two times now. *nm
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
At a backed up stop light the vehicle was in neutral with the brake on. It was hit at approx 35-40 mph which caused it to run into a ford mustang. In that process the seats had broken letting the passengers lay all the way back in the extended cab. Seat belts were being used. There were no ways of correcting the problem but get new seats. If you were able to do so. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle experienced motor trouble then caught on fire.*mr *ph while driving the vehicle began to experience engine problem. the consumer pulled over onto the shoulder to attempt repairs when the vehicle caught on fire. the fire caused damage to the hood and engine compartment. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
The fuel wiring harness on the fuel pump melted. *jb defect was noticed while replacing the fuel tank. replaced fuel tank, sending unit and pump. *ph
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel pump power wire and connector burned/charred at upper connector inside gas tank. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
While driving the check engine light illuminated and the engine began to shake. the vehicle was taken to the dealer wo determined that the exhaust gas recirculation valve was stuck in the open position. could not determine the cause. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 00v193000 repairs concerning ABS. dealer made the repairs, but the vehicle still slipped when the brakes were applied forcefully.*ak consumer had the module kit replaced along with a new vac switch, wiring harness, and transfer switch. Brakes continued to slip when pressure was applied. *ph *jb
- Equipment · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Central multiport fuel injector assembly failed, causing fuel to enter the oil pan and damage the motor. Fuel was spraying under the phlenem and could have caused a fire. Same unit has failed just over 15 months later, again spraying gas under the phlenem, thankfully again no fire,just spraying of gas. *nlm
- Trailer hitches
Entire heavy duty hitch fell off frame of the vehicle. *mr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The anti-lock brakes have failed on 4 separate occasions. each time the failure occurred, the anti-lock brake warning light and the brake warning light were flashing intermittently in the dashboard. when the brake pedal was stepped on to stop the vehicle, the pedal went down to the floor. the…
The anti-lock brakes have failed on 4 separate occasions. each time the failure occurred, the anti-lock brake warning light and the brake warning light were flashing intermittently in the dashboard. when the brake pedal was stepped on to stop the vehicle, the pedal went down to the floor. the brakes had to be pumped in order to stop the vechicle. each time the failure occured only once while driving. when the brakes were pumped, the warning lights went out and the anti-lock brakes continued to function normally. haven't been able to determine cause of the failures as of yet.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer states while stopping or slowing down, the valve will stick, dealer have serviced vehicle however the valve IS continuing to stick.*jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Transmission IS leaking fluid.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving ABS braking system locks, especially on wet pavement, causing extended stopping distance. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Consumer received information in writing from technician and garage about fuel pump which could fail due to wiring shorting out. consumer was concerned about a fire.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving would step on brakes pedal and brakes would not lock. will let go, then grip again, and would feel pedal pulsating. received recall 99v193000 notice on ABS brakes. please provide more information.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Had several fuses shot upon cranking vehicle, on 6-22-01 wife cranked truck and heavy smoke poured from under the headliner over drivers side. I pulled the headliner and discovered the problem. The wiring going through the a post to the drivers side sunvisor mirror, rear view mirror, and…
Had several fuses shot upon cranking vehicle, on 6-22-01 wife cranked truck and heavy smoke poured from under the headliner over drivers side. I pulled the headliner and discovered the problem. The wiring going through the a post to the drivers side sunvisor mirror, rear view mirror, and passenger's side sunvisor IS placed against the sheet metal and then a rubber piece IS there to prevent the wires from shorting out and it IS against the sheetmetal and rubs the headliner against the sheetmetal causing it to short out. This IS a very poor design and I feel sure this will be if not already be a real problem and possibly cause a fire. Luckly I wasn't driving down the road and give tit enough time to catch the headliner on fire.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Plastic cover on fuel tank gathered and retained water on top of fuel tank allowing tank to rust requiring tank, fule pick, pump and straner replacement.*ak
- Seat belts
Driver's seatbelt has completely worn through. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
The recliner on the driver's seat has broken 2 times, the consumer can not lean against the seat because the back of the seat won't stay up, consumer doesn't feel he should have to pay for something that might fail again. *slc
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).
- 39431Front door side glass binding/track disengagement.
- 39304Cold engine knock.
- 3928695-C-52 campaign bulletin.
- 39285Letter announcing the re-issue of product campaign 93-c-52.
- 37947Oil pressure gauge reading concerns.
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