1995 Chevrolet S10 vs 1996 Chevrolet S10
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1995 Chevrolet S10 | 1996 Chevrolet S10 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 910 | 665 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 21 | 31 |
| Investigations | 6 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 178 | 111 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–23 | 17–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 112,000 mi | 79,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet S10 | Chevrolet S10 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 306 | 209 |
| Visibility | 206 | 100 |
| Air Bags | 111 | 74 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 84 | 70 |
| Power Train | 50 | 66 |
| Equipment | 31 | 36 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 71 | 45 |
| Rust / corrosion | 24 | 8 |
| Stalling | 18 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
1995 Chevrolet S10
1996 Chevrolet S10
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.