1995 Chevrolet S10: rotors or pads wearing out early

6 of the 908 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet S10 describe rotors or pads wearing out early.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 1

Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year

2003
1
2001
2
2000
3
1999
1
1997
2
1996
3
1995
6
1994
8
1992
1
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Jun 23, 1998 · Brakes · NY

Brake pads wear excessively, replaced several times and now need to be replaced again.

Filed May 9, 1998 · Brakes · GA

Abs brakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distance. Also, premature wear of front brake calipers/pads and rotors.

Filed Apr 16, 1997 · Brakes · OH

Brakes: premature wear of the outside disc brake pads. Wear indicator installed on inside pads; but outside wore out before installing wear indicators. Dealer and manufacturer indicated that this was normal.

Filed Mar 18, 1997 · Brakes · NY

Owner has ABS brakes; brake pads wear down excessively and there maybe a problem , owner is concerned about this problem.

Filed Dec 20, 1996 · Brakes · NJ

Premature wear of brake pads/brake pedal goes all the way to the floor; also discovered a strange film in the brake fluid resembling vasoline.

Filed Nov 21, 1996 · Brakes · MD

Brake pads worn out causing damage to the rotors.

Service bulletins that may apply

Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinAntilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
Dec 1, 2002 Service bulletinAntilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy
Jul 24, 1999 Service bulletinSubject regarding ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - special policy

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported July 19, 1999 · 1,125,749 vehicles affected

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

Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet S10 premature wear

Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1995 Chevrolet S10?

6 of 908 owner complaints about the 1995 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 1995 Chevrolet S10?

There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1995 Chevrolet S10

Wipers 189 ABS 135 Brake failure 95 No deployment 79 Fuel leak 11 Stalling 11 Ball joint 10 Fire or smoke 7 Engine failure 6 Seat belt 6 Pulling 6 Tire blowout 6 Grinding brakes 5 Loss of power 5 Overheating 5 Spongy pedal 5 Sudden acceleration 5 Transmission failure 5

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