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1992 Chevrolet S10 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1992 Chevrolet S10 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,485,399 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 99V193000 1999-07-19 1,125,749 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

STEERING 96V195000 1996-10-08 144,598 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BODY TO CHASSIS MOVEMENT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER AND LOWER BOLTS TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 93V008000 1993-01-14 215,052 affected
Defect

THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES BREAK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESS.

Consequence

IF THE BLADE BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD IS OPEN, APERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCKAND INJURED BY THE BLADE SEGMENT.

Remedy

INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED FAN ASSEMBLY.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
101
17crashes1fires5injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
7
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
6
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
5
3crashes5injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
4
3crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
3
3fires
Total complaints221

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2003-12-18

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2003-12-03

“Gas tank rusted under the cover. Warranty expired, yet fumes were noticed within 50 feet of the vehicle. *ak *mr”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2003-09-04

“The left rear tire blew out on the vehicle. Firestone triumph. *ak while driving, there was a loud noise, the consumer pulled over, and discovered, the entire tire was in shreds and the whole side of the white wall had blown off and was just hanging by little pieces. *ts *jb”

TIRES · reported 2003-05-27

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · reported 2003-02-10

“The right passenger tire experienced tread separation. *jb scc”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2002-10-22

“Consumer was getting inside of vehicle and driver's side seat broke. Mount which is located inside of seat came apart. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak”

SEATS · reported 2002-08-05

“Potential hazard if hoist breaks on highway spare tire may cause serious damage or injury to vehicles in rear. Mr”

WHEELS · reported 2002-08-02

Defect investigations

Investigation EA94029 Opened 1994-07-29 · closed 1996-07-31

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.

Investigation EA94038 Opened 1994-10-31 · closed 2000-02-28

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

Investigation EA94038 Opened 1994-10-31 · closed 2000-02-28

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM

THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL, 99V-193, AND A SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 99I-006.

Investigation EA99018 Opened 1999-06-30 · closed 2000-10-20

SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE

Investigation PE94046 Opened 1994-06-17 · closed 1994-10-31

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE99004 Opened 1999-01-15 · closed 1999-06-30

SEPARATION OF SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLE

ALLEGED THAT WIRE CABLE/WINCH ASSEMBLY WHICH HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY UDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE TIRE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Chevrolet S10 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.