Abs warning lights on, rear brakes lock in damp / wet weather / loss of vehicle control / extended stopping distance. *ak
The worst 1992 Chevrolet S10 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes121
- Fuel system12
- Seat belts10
- Engine9
- Acceleration6
- Electrical6
- Tires4
- Visibility4
- Seats3
- Transmission3
- Body2
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Chevrolet S10
Recalls 3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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 increased stopping distances during ABS stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V193000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 96V195000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- The engine cooling fan blades break as a result of fatigue and/or vehicle induced stress.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 93V008000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1992 Chevrolet S10
Defect investigations
Spare tire separation from vehicle
EA99018
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
PE99004
Abs braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v‑193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
EA94038
Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
EA94029
Abs braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
PE94046
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Chevrolet S10 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
- End gate latch rattle (install revised striker)
- Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal)
- Cold engine knock
- Oil pressure gauge reading concerns
- Rear seat rattles/looseness (install rear seat latch)
- Product campaign: remote engine oil filter adapter
- Front door side glass binding/track disengagement
1992 Chevrolet S10 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | RWD | 18-20 | 24-25 | 20-22 |
| 2.8L 6‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 20-22 | 17-18 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 19-20 | 16 |
What 1992 Chevrolet S10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Problems with the fuel tank. *ph (nar) fuel tank leaked.
Gas tank rusted under the cover. Warranty expired, yet fumes were noticed within 50 feet of the vehicle. *ak
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 same shop with the same problem. The shop owners said this is a common defect with these chevrolet and gmc trucks, and that they had replaced leaking lines on 8 or 10 in just the past month. If this is happening in one small shop in town, how many is it happening to all over the country? Most of the trucks suffered significant engine damage requiring a complete overhaul because you don't know the oil is leaking out until the engine begins making noise or seizes. This could be a very dangerous defect because the oil lines are very near the exhaust pipe and could spray oil onto it. Someone traveling at highway speeds would be unaware this was happening until the vehicle was afire. It could also spray oil onto the tire and cause loss of control. General motors should be made to be responsible for correcting both the defective design and for repairing/replacing damaged engines caused by it.
Windshield wipers turn on when turn signal is activated.*mr consumer felt as though this caused a minor distraction to the driver and should be corrected. *ph
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
The right passenger tire experienced tread separation. *jb scc
Potential hazard if hoist breaks on highway spare tire may cause serious damage or injury to vehicles in rear. Mr
Recall 99v193 repairs for ABS brakes were completed, however when consumer applied the brakes, they did not hold. *ak consumer adds; when applying the brakes they do not stop the vehicle as quickly as our other vehicles.
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.
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Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet S10
Is the 1992 Chevrolet S10 reliable?
Owners have filed 180 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet S10, 8.6 times a typical S10 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Chevrolet S10?
Brakes, with 121 complaints. Next is fuel system (12).
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet S10 have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, steering and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Chevrolet S10 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V193000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet S10 have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (532 complaints), 1995 (320 complaints) and 1996 (219 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Chevrolet S10 get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Chevrolet S10 range from 16 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 18-20 city and 24-25 highway.
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