Model year record

1995 Chevrolet S10 recalls & problems

The 1995 Chevrolet S10 has 7 safety recalls and 911 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (344 complaints).

Recalls7safety recalls

Complaints911filed by owners

Crashes · fires178 · 13reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths155 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingMay 11, 2009

Headlights

Recall 09E02500042,540 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: 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.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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.

Fuel system, otherMar 12, 2007

Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices

Recall 07E021000742 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: 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.

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.

VisibilityJul 1, 1998

Windshield wiper/washer

Recall 98V1500011,557,585 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Seat beltsJun 12, 1997

Seat belts

Recall 97V096001586,058 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.
Risk: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.

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.

Engine and engine coolingSep 22, 1995

Cooling system › Fan

Recall 95V18000073,163 vehicles

Problem: FAN BLADE RIVET BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SPIDER.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE AND INJURED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FAN WITH A NEWER FAN HAVING THICKER-HEADED RIVETS.

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

1995 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

23mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

S10 Pickup 2WD

20mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

S10 Pickup 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 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	15 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

S10 Pickup 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

S10 Pickup 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

S10 Pickup 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

S10 Pickup 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5.2 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

S10 Pickup 4WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 19 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	344	67	0	44	105,900 mi
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Windshield wiper/washer › Motor	216	1	0	0	125,000 mi
Air bagsFrontal; Side/window	120	113	1	114	157,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine	91	0	2	1	81,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Driveline › Driveshaft	54	2	0	1	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner; Front assembly › Head restraint	35	6	0	7	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Fuel injection system	35	1	2	1	—
EquipmentMechanical › Carrier/rack; Appliance › Air conditioner	33	2	0	1	—
SuspensionFront; Front › Control arm › Lower arm	31	0	0	0	—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal; Linkages	30	2	0	0	—
Electrical systemIgnition; Wiring › Front underhood	25	4	7	1	—
SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar; Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment	24	1	2	2	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Air bags
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
Jan 1, 2019 · 170,000 miles
Suspension
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.
Apr 3, 2018 · 382,653 miles
Air bagsCrash
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
May 22, 2016 · 69,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
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
Jun 6, 2009 · 170,000 miles
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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
Oct 9, 2008 · 160,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
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
Aug 3, 2007 · 180,000 miles
Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices
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
Aug 23, 2007
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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
Aug 7, 2006 · 130,000 miles

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

LOSS OF POWER ASSISTClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA00008 · opened Mar 16, 2000 · closed Aug 31, 2001
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
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREClosedLed to recall 98V150001
There is no summary currently available
EA97022 · opened Oct 23, 1997 · closed Jul 2, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERClosed
DURING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, OVER 400 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS WERE FURNISHED BY GM.IN ADDITION GM REPORTED OVER 3000 WIPER SYSTEM WARRANTY REPAIRS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
PE97028 · opened Jun 17, 1997 · closed Oct 23, 1997
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