MYRModel Year Report

1994 Chevrolet S10

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1994 Chevrolet S10
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
963
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

60% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1994: 963 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19822
19837
19848
198511
198622
198727
198838
198949
199029
1991174
1992180
1993233
1994963
1995910
1996665
1997469
1998613
1999231
2000471
2001308
2002214
2003178
200421
20050
20061
20070
20161
20171
20183

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

60% · 582 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH

Visibility

25% · 242 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

CRASH
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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, 2003-05-26

While driving 45MPH in rain windshield wipers shut off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-23

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 75 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

CRASHFIREINJURY
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1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine damage done by tow company.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-13

Vehicle speed control

4% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

4% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel injection system.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    1994Complaint volume 963 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1994-01-25Fuel system, gasoline94V014000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe on these vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 ABS braking system fails
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    1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
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    1994-12-08Service brakes, hydraulic94V228000 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.

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    1996-07-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-11-13 Loss of steering control
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    1996-10-08Steering96V195000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will retorque the upper and lower bolts to correct specifications.

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    1997-09-22Seat belts97V096001 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.…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.

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    1999-01-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-30 Separation of spare tire from vehicle
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    1999-06-30Engineering analysisClosed 2000-10-20 Spare tire separation from vehicle
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    1999-12-10Service brakes, hydraulic99I006000 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…

    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.

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    2000-05-31Service brakes, hydraulic99V193000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 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…

    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.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 Chevrolet S10 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 582 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 242 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 75 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V014000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 94V228000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V195000 · Steering
  • Recall 97V096001 · Seat belts
  • Recall 99I006000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 99V193000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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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, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet S10 have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.