1994 Chevrolet S10
This year had more than double the complaints of 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 37 |
| 1989 | 48 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 174 |
| 1992 | 180 |
| 1993 | 233 |
| 1994 | 963 |
| 1995 | 910 |
| 1996 | 665 |
| 1997 | 469 |
| 1998 | 613 |
| 1999 | 231 |
| 2000 | 471 |
| 2001 | 307 |
| 2002 | 213 |
| 2003 | 178 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
45% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 436 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATHShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLES ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING.(EA94-038). TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950123
11% of complaints: visibility — 104 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
MY 1994 CHEVROLET S-10 WIND SHIELD WIPERS COME ON WHEN THEY WANT AND GO OFF WHEN THEY WANT. THEY COULD CAUSE A SEVERE HAZARD WHILE DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030526
10% of complaints: visibility — 98 distinct reports on file.
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WHILE DRIVING 45MPH IN RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS SHUT OFF.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20020823
4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 43 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19950119
3% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 29 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF FUEL BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND THE VENT TUBE DURING A TEST. THE LOSS OF FUEL WAS IN EXCESS OF THE AMO
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE ON THESE VEHICLES.
Campaign 94V014000 — check if this car was fixed
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
A VACUUM HOSE CAN DETACH FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE AS A RESULT OF ENGINE BACKFIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CLAMP ON THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSIST.
Campaign 94V228000 — check if this car was fixed
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
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
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. T
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
Campaign 97V096001 — check if this car was fixed
SEPARATION OF SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLE
SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTI
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE COMPUTER PROGRAM WHICH OPERATES THE ABS UNIT ON SOME VEHICLES, OR REPLACE THE COMPUTER ON OTHERS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS ON THESE SURFACES.
Campaign 99I006000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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 UNI
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.
Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed
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 CONF
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.
Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1994 Chevrolet S10 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (436 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (104 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (98 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 94V014000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 94V228000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 96V195000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 97V096001 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99I006000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V193000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1994 Chevrolet S10 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Chevrolet S10 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet S10?
The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet S10 have?
8 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.