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1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
7
Latest Jun 30, 2020
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 19, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, most frequently naming the airbags, body & structure and brakes categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 14 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Airbags222.2%
  • Body & structure222.2%
  • Brakes222.2%
  • Electrical222.2%
  • Visibility111.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

AirbagsElectrical
Filed Jun 30, 2020

IDLES ROUGH IN NEUTRAL, RPM JUMPS FROM 1,000 RUNS HIGH AND KEEPS GOING TO 7,000 RPM I SHUT IT OFF CAUSE IT WOULD STAY AT 6,000 RPM.. THEN SHUT DOWN IT'S SELF AND NOT WANT START UP AGAIN I'VE REPLACE A LOT OF PARTS BUT THIS IS ALSO MY 5TH MOTOR IN THIS TRUCK...

NHTSA ID
11331847
Incident
Jan 11, 2018
Mileage
200,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jan 3, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER WHEN THE WINDOW WIPERS BEGAN TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V150001 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE REOCCURRED AND THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA ID
10373890
Incident
Jul 4, 2007
Mileage
90,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jun 15, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND PREPARING TO STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGED INSTEAD. THE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASED TO 150 FEET BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SELECTOR SWITCH HIMSELF. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 190,015.

NHTSA ID
10336413
Incident
Jun 13, 2010
Mileage
190,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Mar 10, 2008

I HAVE A S-10 EXTENDED CAB AND THE PASSENGER SIDE CAB CORNER HAS RUSTED A BIG HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK..I HAVE LOOKED AT OTHER TRUCKS LIKE MINE AND THEY HAVE DONE THE SAME THING...NO OTHER RUST ON THE TRUCK BUT RIGHT THERE IT HAS A BIG HOLE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10220543
Incident
Feb 11, 2008
Mileage
30,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Nov 13, 2007
Crash reported1 injury reported

MY TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10208813
Incident
Oct 28, 2007
Mileage
130,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 4, 2007

TAILGATE CABLE BROKE DUE TO INFERIOR MATERIAL/DESIGN CAUSING POTENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE/PERSONAL INJURY. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER ASSISTANCE FAILED. *TR UPDATED 01/07/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR

NHTSA ID
10201809
Incident
Aug 31, 2007
Mileage
131,990 mi
BrakesElectrical
Filed May 30, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK SYSTEM, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT APPLY TO HER VIN. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT BEGAN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY ON JULY 4, 2006 AND STILL CONTINUES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 95,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 02-01-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BATTERY GAUGE AND INDICATOR GOES LEFT OR TO THE CENTER.

NHTSA ID
10192047
Incident
Jul 4, 2006
Mileage
94,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

17-NA-073

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

PIP4723F

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester  and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

PIP4723D

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester  and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

PIC4696E

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.  The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.  E version update is to add administrative details.

17NA073

EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

PIC4696D

EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.  The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet S10 Pickup by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1996510—
1995Viewing710—
1994310—
1993310—
1992110—
1991610—
1990010—
1989010—
1988310—
1987110—
1986210—
1985010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.