1992 Chevrolet S10

▲ Better than typical

1992 Chevrolet S10
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:42:17.482Z

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

1992: 180 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1981	1
1982	2
1983	7
1984	8
1985	11
1986	22
1987	27
1988	38
1989	49
1990	29
1991	174
1992	180
1993	233
1994	963
1995	910
1996	665
1997	469
1998	613
1999	231
2000	471
2001	308
2002	214
2003	178
2004	21
2005	0
2006	1
2007	0
2016	1
2017	1
2018	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 77%

77% of complaints: service brakes — 138 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIRE

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY

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UPON IMPACT, WHICH PROMPTED A MULTI-CAR COLLISION WHEN WAS FORCED INTO HEAD ON TRAFFIC, AT IMPACT SPEED 60MPH, SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAIL TO HOLD, BUCKLE DISENGAGED

NHTSA ODI report, 19950511

UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 30MPH, 11:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DRIVER/PASSENGER SHOULDER/LAP BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT, FRONT PASSENGER HIT WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950214

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4%

4% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and interior/under dash.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1992 Chevrolet S10 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (138 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (12 reports on file for this year).
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 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1995 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Chevrolet S10 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chevrolet S10 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet S10?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 77% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet S10 have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.