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1994 Chevrolet S10 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1994 Chevrolet S10, and owners have filed 963 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

5
safety recalls
963
owner complaints to NHTSA
122 / 7
complaints citing a crash / fire
16–22
MPG combined (EPA)

5 safety recalls for the 1994 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. Seat belts

    NHTSA 97V096001 Reported 586,058 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.

  3. 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.

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 94V228000 Reported 30,263 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    A vacuum hose can detach from the power brake booster check valve as a result of engine backfire.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a clamp on the power brake booster assist.

  5. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 94V014000 Reported 117,200 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The fuel tank filler pipes were not manufactured to specification which caused loss of fuel between the fuel tank filler pipe and the vent tube during a test. The loss of fuel was in excess of the amount permitted by FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe on these vehicles.

963 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1994 Chevrolet S10 have filed 963 complaints with NHTSA; 122 describe a crash and 7 describe a fire. Reports cite 52 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 87,421 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 169 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“1994 chevrolet s10 blazer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine damage done by tow company. *tgw the consumer stated she advised the tow company, that when the vehicle was dropped off at the r”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 2012 · Engine and engine cooling

“Shortly after purchasing this vehicle (second owner) i noticed a glitch in the windshield wiper operation, notably a sudden cease in operation, whether or not the intermittent system was activated. Th”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 31, 2005 · Visibility

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1994 Chevrolet S10 Pickup (S10 Pickup 2WD, S10 Pickup 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–22 mpg
City / Highway15–20 / 20–26
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classSmall Pickup Trucks, Standard Pickup Trucks
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.2/4.3 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 1994 Chevrolet S10

How do I know if my 1994 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1994 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 94V014000).

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.