1992 Chevrolet S10 problems & reliability
180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Chevrolet S10. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
12 complaints report injuries (13 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 118 | 66% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 6% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% |
| Equipment | 5 | 3% |
| Tires | 4 | 2% |
| Visibility | 4 | 2% |
| Power Train | 3 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Abs warning lights on, rear brakes lock in damp / wet weather / loss of vehicle control / extended stopping distance. *ak *mr”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jan 1, 2004
“Gas tank rusted under the cover. Warranty expired, yet fumes were noticed within 50 feet of the vehicle. *ak *mr”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Dec 17, 2003
“My son and I both own chevrolets s10 trucks. Both of them developed profuse oil leaks from the oil filter adapter lines. This caused a total hemorrhage of oil before it could be discovered and damaged the engines. What a surprise to discover several other similar general motors vehicles in the same shop with the same…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Dec 8, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE
Engineering Analysis EA99018 · opened Jun 30, 1999 · closed Oct 20, 2000
- SEPARATION OF SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLE
Preliminary Evaluation PE99004 · opened Jan 15, 1999 · closed Jun 30, 1999
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
Engineering Analysis EA94038 · opened Oct 31, 1994 · closed Feb 28, 2000 · led to recall 99V193000
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Engineering Analysis EA94029 · opened Jul 29, 1994 · closed Jul 31, 1996
- ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS
Preliminary Evaluation PE94046 · opened Jun 17, 1994 · closed Oct 31, 1994
Technical service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Chevrolet S10.
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, 2005
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
990730016A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2002
Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw
GM561204 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1995
End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw
GM161514 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1995
COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW
376105 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
Oil pressure gauge reading concerns. *tw
476149 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
Rear seat rattles/looseness (install rear seat latch). *tw
461602A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 1994
Product campaign: remote engine oil filter adapter. *tw
CAMP/93C06A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1993
Front door side glass binding/track disengagement. *tw
9310A343 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1993
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Chevrolet S10 in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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