MYRModel Year Report

1995 Chevrolet S10

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 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
910
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

39% 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 1995: 910 complaints 1995 910 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 1993 1994: 963 complaints 1995: 910 complaints 1995 910 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 1993 1994: 963 complaints 1995: 910 complaints 1995 910 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

1995: 910 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

39% · 358 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-24

Also filed under Air bags

Visibility

23% · 209 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.

CRASH

Air bags

12% · 113 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I had been noticing my brakes felt soft I called the dealer, and they said there were no problems, then last week my wife was driving it and the brakes failed and she was in a bad wreck and the air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-23

Also filed under Service brakes, air

Frontal collision impact 12:00 postion air bag did not deploy, speed 35 MPH. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-23

Car was in an accident and the driver side air bag didn't deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-04

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 89 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIREINJURY

Power train

6% · 53 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-02-28 ABS braking system
  2. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 910 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. R
    1995-10-04Engine and engine cooling95V180000 Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the fan with a newer fan having thicker-headed rivets.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1997-06-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-10-23 Windshield wiper
  6. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. I
    1997-10-23Engineering analysisClosed 1998-07-02 Windshield wiper failure
  8. R
    1998-12-15Visibility98V150001 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. I
    1999-01-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-30 Separation of spare tire from vehicle
  10. I
    1999-06-30Engineering analysisClosed 2000-10-20 Spare tire separation from vehicle
  11. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  12. I
    2000-03-16Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-31 Loss of power assist
  13. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  14. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  15. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Chevrolet S10 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 358 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 209 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 113 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V180000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 96V195000 · Steering
  • Recall 97V096001 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V150001 · Visibility
  • Recall 99I006000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 99V193000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet S10 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chevrolet S10 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet S10?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 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.