1991 Chevrolet S10 power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1991 Chevrolet S10 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering failure was catastrophic. Vehicle veered suddenly in heavy traffic. Managed to control vehicle, slow down and exit. Universal joint failed when nylon connectors, approximately 1/4 inch thick, shattering without warning.”
filed Jul 31, 1998
“While driving the vehicle the motor and driveshaft shimmy. When letting off the accelerator vehicle shimmies alot more. Also, when changing gears there is clunking sound upon releasing the clutch. This was due to the throw out bearing, which was replaced in sept of 92. Bearing when out again in jan…”
filed Mar 25, 1997
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
020730024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2005Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
990730016A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2002
Power Train problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 S10 | 17 | 10% |
| 2002 S10 | 17 | 8% |
| 2001 S10 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 S10 | 46 | 10% |
| 1999 S10 | 28 | 12% |
| 1998 S10 | 40 | 7% |
| 1997 S10 | 49 | 10% |
| 1996 S10 | 66 | 10% |
| 1995 S10 | 50 | 5% |
| 1994 S10 | 37 | 4% |
| 1993 S10 | 9 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Chevrolet S10
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.