Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that while driving after the vehicle was refueled, the fuel emitted from the filler neck without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
The worst 1993 Chevrolet S10 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes140
- Fuel system20
- Engine16
- Acceleration11
- Electrical11
- Visibility10
- Transmission9
- Seat belts6
- Suspension6
- Seats5
- Tires5
- Steering3
- Body2
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 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
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The outboard rear safety belt assembly will not release the webbing from the retracted position. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- If the outboard rear safety belt assembly will notrelease the webbing from the retracted position, safety belt use for the seatoccupant is impossible, increasing the risk of injury in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace any belt that does not freely extend from the retracted position.
Recall number 93V105000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1993 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 1993 Chevrolet S10 10
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
- Letter announcing the re-issue of product campaign 93-C-52
- 95-C-52 campaign bulletin
- Rear seat rattles/looseness (install rear seat latch)
- Front door side glass binding/track disengagement
1993 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 | 16 | 21-22 | 18 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19-20 | 16 |
What 1993 Chevrolet S10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Letter from senator burr on behalf of constituent who has concerns about the availability of parts for his 1993 chevy s10. *nj the consumer stated he needs an eprom for the emission control system. The consumer was informed the part had been discontinued.
Forwarded correspondence from ftc-letter from senator on behalf of constituent, who has concerns re the availability of parts for his 1993 chevy s-10 4x4. *kb the consumer stated the computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle has been at the dealer since dec 30, 2007 because there were no parts available. *jb updated 10/09/08.
Consumer would like more information regarding the federal safety agency action number ea94029 for a 1993 chevrolet s10. *cc
The spare tire cable rusted, and the tire fell off the cable was made of inferior material.*ak the consumer stated that all pick up trucks with the spare tire mounted under the pick up bed is held up by a cable only. When the cable rusts the tire falls off and creates a very dangerous condition. Consumer suggests that the cables be replaced with stainless steel or some other material that does not rust.
The digital speedometer, odometer and turn signal indicators on the dashboard console disappear frequently. This happens more in cold weather than in warm weather, and they will reappear temporarily if I bang on the dash, but then they disappear again. As a result, I am unable to tell how fast I am going and received a speeding ticket.
Brakes lock up when damp or wet weather upon first use of the day, also had excessive stopping distance two times now.
At a backed up stop light the vehicle was in neutral with the brake on. It was hit at approx 35-40 MPH which caused it to run into a ford mustang. In that process the seats had broken letting the passengers lay all the way back in the extended cab. Seat belts were being used. There were no ways of correcting the problem but get new seats. If you were able to do so.
Vehicle experienced motor trouble then caught on fire.*mr *ph while driving the vehicle began to experience engine problem. The consumer pulled over onto the shoulder to attempt repairs when the vehicle caught on fire. The fire caused damage to the hood and engine compartment.
The fuel wiring harness on the fuel pump melted. *jb defect was noticed while replacing the fuel tank. Replaced fuel tank, sending unit and pump.
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Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet S10
Is the 1993 Chevrolet S10 reliable?
Owners have filed 232 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet S10, 11.0 times a typical S10 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Chevrolet S10?
Brakes, with 140 complaints. Next is fuel system (20).
How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet S10 have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, steering and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1993 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 1993 Chevrolet S10 get?
Official estimates for the 1993 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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