1992 Chevrolet S10 fuel system, gasoline problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1992 Chevrolet S10 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Cpi fuel injection unit failed allowing excessive amount of fuel to enter engine. A large amount of this fuel was not burned in the engine and sent out of the engine into the exhaust system. This condition posed a major safety hazard for a possible engine fire or explosion according to my mechanic…”
filed Oct 28, 1999
“The gas tank rotted out from the outside in. The gas tank extends beyond the bed of the truck. When bulk items such as mulch are loaded they fall on the tank and become lodged between the tank and the plastic safety shield.”
filed Oct 29, 1998
“Gas tank rusted under the cover. Warranty expired, yet fumes were noticed within 50 feet of the vehicle. *ak *mr”
filed Dec 17, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 S10 | 10 | 6% |
| 2002 S10 | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 S10 | 18 | 6% |
| 2000 S10 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 S10 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 S10 | 12 | 2% |
| 1997 S10 | 26 | 6% |
| 1996 S10 | 18 | 3% |
| 1995 S10 | 34 | 4% |
| 1994 S10 | 38 | 4% |
| 1993 S10 | 19 | 8% |
| 1991 S10 | 10 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 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.