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1995 Chevrolet S10

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.
911
Latest May 28, 2019
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.
8
Latest May 11, 2009
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.
6
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.
192
154 injuries, 1 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 911 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet S10, most frequently naming the brakes, visibility and airbags categories. 8 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 6 NHTSA investigations name it; and 21 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

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

8 campaigns cover this model year

View all 8

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
09E025000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

May 11, 2009
42,540 units potentially affected
The defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
The risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
DOPE, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
07E021000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Mar 12, 2007
742 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
The risk: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
DELPHIView on NHTSA.gov
99V193000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Jul 19, 1999
1,125,749 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
The risk: IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.Manufacturer number 99041View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA00008ClosedEngineering Analysis

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST

Opened Mar 16, 2000
Closed Aug 31, 2001

There is no summary currently available

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA99018ClosedEngineering Analysis

SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE

Opened Jun 30, 1999
Closed Oct 20, 2000
EQUIPMENT
PE99004ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

SEPARATION OF SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLE

Opened Jan 15, 1999
Closed Jun 30, 1999

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

EQUIPMENT
EA97022ClosedEngineering Analysis

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

Opened Oct 23, 1997
Closed Jul 2, 1998

There is no summary currently available

VISIBILITYLed to recall 98V150001

Recent owner complaints

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

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AirbagsExterior lightingSeat belts
Filed May 28, 2019

TAKATA INFLATORS--AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND STAYS ON EVEN AFTER I HAD ALREADY HAD IT RESET,THE DOME LIGHT BLOWS FUSES MORE THAN IT SHOULD SOMETIMES 3-4 TIMES A MONTH,THE BLINKERS ACT FUNNY SOMETIMES AND THE SEAT BELTS HANG UP AND U HAVE TO PULL ON THEM A FEW TIMES TO GET THEM TO RELEASE SO YOU CAN BUCKLE THEM,THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN YOU PUT IT INTO REVERSE,THE CLUTCH FAN CAME APART AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT AND MOST OF THIS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS SITTING STILL I HAVE THE RECALL#'S(N970033--N980043/NHTSA#98V150

NHTSA ID
11210231
Incident
Jan 1, 2019
Mileage
170,000 mi
Other / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Apr 25, 2018

PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL DOES NOT LINE UP WITH FRONT WHEEL. PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL IS INWARD APPROXIMATELY 1 TO 2 INCHES. DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL LINE UP PERFECTLY WITH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL LOOKING FROM FRONT TO BACK AND VICE VERSA. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD BE CORRECTED BY INSTALLING AN ADJUSTABLE PANHARD BAR IF I COULD FIND ONE TO FIT.

NHTSA ID
11090124
Incident
Apr 3, 2018
Mileage
382,653 mi
AirbagsBrakes
Filed Jun 24, 2016
Crash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. UPDATED 07/28/16*LJ

NHTSA ID
10876430
Incident
May 22, 2016
Mileage
69,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 3, 2010

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

NHTSA ID
10347118
Incident
Jun 6, 2009
Mileage
170,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Oct 9, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPLETELY STOPPED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V150001 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). THE CONTACT HAS TO PURCHASE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND PULSE MODULE AND REPAIRED IT HIMSELF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 10/28/08 *BF UPDATED 10/29/08. *JB

NHTSA ID
10244961
Incident
Oct 9, 2008
Mileage
160,000 mi
Engine
Filed Aug 25, 2007

WHILE DRIVING, FAN CAME OFF IN 1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER AND DAMAGE THE RADIATOR. THIS IS SIMILAR TO CAMPAIGN 95V-180. IF HOOD WOULD HAVE BEEN OPEN, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A HAZARD. *TR

NHTSA ID
10200765
Incident
Aug 3, 2007
Mileage
180,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 25, 2007

WHILE DRIVING, GASOLINE FUMES CAN BE SMELLED. WE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE A 1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER S10. I KNOW THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM/TANK. TRUCK TURNS OFF OCCASIONALLY. BEFORE REALIZING THE RECALLS, I HAVE SENT ALOT OF TIME AND MONEY HAVING MECHANICS LOOK AT IT. SEVERAL BELIEVE IT TO BE A FUEL ISSUE AND THE GAS ODOR IS SAFETY RISK. *TR

NHTSA ID
10200764
Incident
Aug 23, 2007
Visibility
Filed Aug 9, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CONNECTION TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER MOTOR FUNCTIONED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. UPDATED 09/11/06. *JB

NHTSA ID
10165029
Incident
Aug 7, 2006
Mileage
130,000 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.

130089009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

020525006

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT

020730024A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

020525006A

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT

990730016A

POWER TRAIN

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT

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 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2018300—
2017100—
2016100—
2007010—
2006110—
2005010—
2004213046.8
20031784051.0
20022133259.6
20013085361.9
20004719364.5
19992315363.5
199861311363.9
19974698465.2
199666810466.4
1995Viewing9118668.8
19949678566.9
19932336569.3
19921806569.5
19911749768.1
1990295463.7
1989485564.0
1988374160.3
1987275461.5
1986224364.3
1985113369.7
1984843—
1983743—
1982251—
1981100—

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.