All four pads worn and required replacement at 26,573, 38,579, and 48,590 miles. Both rotors worn and replaced at 48,590 miles. Dealer service mgr. States that rotors wear out faster than in the past, which in turn causes pad failures.
1994 Chevrolet S10: rotors or pads wearing out early
8 of the 966 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet S10 describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
- 20031
- 20012
- 20003
- 19991
- 19972
- 19963
- 19956
- 19948
- 19921
- 19901
What owners say
Premature wear of clutch assembly.
Anti lock brakes engage while traveling over pot holes, gravel, speed bumps and ice causing premature wear of other components.
While driving applied the brakes and the pedal will lock up and go to the floor. The driver has to put on the emengency brake before the truck will stop. Sometimes the pedal will come back up all by itself. Even the driver states that sometimes she pumps the brakes which she knows that she is not supposed to, but in some events, that is what it takes to stop the vehicle. *ak dealer found excessive front brake pad wear and replaced them, rear wheel cylinders leaking, dealer replaced cylinders and resurfaced brake drums due to contamination, brake booster failed and was replaced.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer states that this a normal condition. Also premature wear of front brake pads.
Premature wear of front brake pads.
Brake pads/rotors wear irregularly, also brake warning system failed.
Ea94-038 active, brakes failed on wet surface or uneven surface while driving, causing lockup and calipers and rotors and disc pads wear. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- A vacuum hose can detach from the power brake booster check valve as a result of engine backfire.
- Risk
- This can result in increased engine idle and loss of power brake assist after depletion of the booster vacuum reserve.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a clamp on the power brake booster assist.
Recall number 94V228000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet S10 premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1994 Chevrolet S10?
8 of 966 owner complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet S10 (1%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Chevrolet S10?
There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Chevrolet S10
ABS 240Wipers 207Brake failure 143Grinding brakes 10Fuel leak 9Spongy pedal 9Stalling 9Adaptive cruise 8Loss of power 6Engine failure 5Seat belt 5Sudden acceleration 5
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