Model year record

1993 Chevrolet S10 recalls & problems

The 1993 Chevrolet S10 has 6 safety recalls and 233 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (146 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls

Complaints233filed by owners

Crashes · fires36 · 11reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths34 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingAug 11, 2008

Headlights

Recall 08E0500001,921 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: 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: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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.

Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006

Exterior lighting

Recall 06E04900027,176 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: 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: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: 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.

Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006

Exterior lighting

Recall 06E02600061,944 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: 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: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulicJul 19, 1999

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 99V1930001,125,749 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

SteeringOct 8, 1996

Gear box › Shaft sector

Recall 96V195000144,598 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER AND LOWER BOLTS TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

Seat beltsJun 21, 1993

Front › Anchorage

Recall 93V105000409 vehicles

Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: REPLACE ANY BELT THAT DOES NOT FREELY EXTEND FROM THE RETRACTED POSITION.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

1993 Chevrolet S-10

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

S10 Pickup 2WD

22mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

S10 Pickup 2WD

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

S10 Pickup 2WD

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

S10 Pickup 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

S10 Pickup 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

S10 Blazer 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

S10 Blazer 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

S10 Pickup 4WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

S10 Pickup 4WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

S10 Blazer 4WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

S10 Blazer 4WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components	146	26	2	15	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Delivery › Fuel pump	20	0	3	0	160,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve); Exhaust system	19	0	2	0	—
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator; Wiring › Interior/under dash	13	1	3	1	—
Vehicle speed controlLinkages; Accelerator pedal	12	6	0	6	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Driveline › Driveshaft	10	0	2	0	—
VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core; Windshield	10	0	0	0	—
SuspensionRear; Front › Shock absorber	7	0	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly; Front › Anchorage	6	1	0	2	—
TiresTemporary/emergency spare tire	5	1	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	5	3	0	5	—
EquipmentMechanical › Carrier/rack; Appliance › Air conditioner	5	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner 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.
Nov 3, 2015 · 190,000 miles
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.
Jan 1, 1901
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
Jan 1, 1901
Engine and engine cooling
CONSUMER WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA94029 FOR A 1993 CHEVROLET S10. *CC *NM
Jan 1, 1901
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
Aug 25, 2004 · 132,903 miles
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
Aug 17, 2004 · 115,000 miles
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
Apr 15, 2004 · 72,000 miles
Seats › Front assembly › ReclinerCrash2 injuries
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
Mar 10, 2000

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLEClosed
EA99018 · opened Jun 30, 1999 · closed Oct 20, 2000
SEPARATION OF SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLEClosed
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
PE99004 · opened Jan 15, 1999 · closed Jun 30, 1999
ABS BRAKING SYSTEMClosedLed to recall 99I006000
THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.
EA94038 · opened Oct 31, 1994 · closed Feb 28, 2000
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESClosed
AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.
EA94029 · opened Jul 29, 1994 · closed Jul 31, 1996
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE94046 · opened Jun 17, 1994 · closed Oct 31, 1994