1991 Chevrolet S10

▲ Better than typical
1991 Chevrolet S10
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:49:21.036Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet S10 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 11 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 27 complaints 1988: 37 complaints 1989: 48 complaints 1989 1990: 29 complaints 1991: 174 complaints 1991 1992: 180 complaints 1993: 233 complaints 1993 1994: 963 complaints 1995: 910 complaints 1996: 665 complaints 1997: 469 complaints 1997 1998: 613 complaints 1999: 231 complaints 2000: 471 complaints 2001: 307 complaints 2001 2002: 213 complaints 2003: 178 complaints 2004: 21 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 1 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2018
1991: 174 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19822
19837
19848
198511
198622
198727
198837
198948
199029
1991174
1992180
1993233
1994963
1995910
1996665
1997469
1998613
1999231
2000471
2001307
2002213
2003178
200421
20050
20061
20070
20161
20171
20183

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 33%

33% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 58 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 9 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5%

5% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 3%

3% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3%

3% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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HEARD A SMALL NOISE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE INCREASED SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD. RESULTING IN THE ALTERNATOR CATCHING ON FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950209

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900615 — visibility

USE OF IMPROPER PRIMER ON METAL SURFACES OF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW OPENINGS COULD CAUSE LOW ADHESION TO THE METAL SURFACE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.

Remedy: REMOVE AND REINSTALL GLASS USING PROPER PRIMER.

Campaign 90V107000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19901127 — suspension

NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP".

Remedy: REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT NUTS AS WELL AS REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUTS.

Campaign 90V193000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910703 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.

Remedy: REPLACE SENDER SEALS.

Campaign 91V108000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920107 — PE (closed 19920522)

HIGH IDLE FLARE

I 19920522 — EA (closed 19930528)

HIGH IDLE FLARE

R 19930115 — engine and engine cooling

THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES BREAK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESS.

Remedy: INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED FAN ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 93V008000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940617 — PE (closed 19941031)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

I 19940729 — EA (closed 19960731)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19941031 — EA (closed 20000228)

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

R 19961008 — steering

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 INTE

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

Campaign 96V195000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990115 — PE (closed 19990630)

SEPARATION OF SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLE

I 19990630 — EA (closed 20001020)

SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE

R 20000531 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 D

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

Campaign 99V193000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

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 N

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.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081217 — exterior lighting

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

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.

Campaign 08E050000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Chevrolet S10 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (58 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V107000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V193000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V108000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V008000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V195000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V193000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E050000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1989 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1995 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Chevrolet S10 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Chevrolet S10 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet S10?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet S10 have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.