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1992 Chevrolet S10 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1992 Chevrolet S10, and owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
180
owner complaints to NHTSA
25 / 8
complaints citing a crash / fire
16–22
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1992 Chevrolet S10

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 99V193000 Reported 1,125,749 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 driving conditions the switch which signals the ABS system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.

  2. Shaft sector (steering)

    NHTSA 96V195000 Reported 144,598 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 interference between the splines and the bolt.

    Remedy: Dealers will retorque the upper and lower bolts to correct specifications.

  3. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 93V008000 Reported 215,052 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The engine cooling fan blades break as a result of fatigue and/or vehicle induced stress.

    Remedy: Install a newly designed fan assembly.

180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1992 Chevrolet S10 have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA; 25 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,388 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 45 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“ABS warning lights on, rear brakes lock in damp / wet weather / loss of vehicle control / extended stopping distance. *ak *mr”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2004 · Service brakes, hydraulic

“Problems with the fuel tank. *ph (nar) fuel tank leaked. *nm”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 23, 2004 · Fuel system, gasoline

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1992 Chevrolet S10 Pickup (S10 Pickup 2WD, S10 Pickup 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–22 mpg
City / Highway14–20 / 19–25
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classSmall Pickup Trucks, Standard Pickup Trucks
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.5/2.8/4.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Chevrolet S10 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet S10 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1981 Chevrolet S1001
1982 Chevrolet S1022
1983 Chevrolet S1017
1984 Chevrolet S1018
1985 Chevrolet S10011
1986 Chevrolet S10122
1987 Chevrolet S10227
1988 Chevrolet S10137
1989 Chevrolet S10248
1990 Chevrolet S10229
1991 Chevrolet S106174
1992 Chevrolet S103180
1993 Chevrolet S103233
1994 Chevrolet S105963
1995 Chevrolet S105910
1996 Chevrolet S107665
1997 Chevrolet S106469
1998 Chevrolet S106613
1999 Chevrolet S100231
2000 Chevrolet S104471
2001 Chevrolet S101308
2002 Chevrolet S100214
2003 Chevrolet S101178
2004 Chevrolet S10121
2006 Chevrolet S1001
2016 Chevrolet S1001
2017 Chevrolet S1001
2018 Chevrolet S1003

Checking a specific 1992 Chevrolet S10

How do I know if my 1992 Chevrolet S10 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1992 Chevrolet S10; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 93V008000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.