1994 Chevrolet S-10 problems
The Chevrolet S-10 is a compact pickup truck produced by Chevrolet. It was the first domestically-built compact pickup of the big three American automakers. When it was first introduced as a "quarter-ton pickup" in 1981 for the 1982 model year, the GMC version was known as the S-15 and later renamed the GMC Sonoma. A high-performance version of the latter was released in 1991, called "Syclone." The pickup was also sold by Isuzu as the Hombre from 1996 through 2000, but only in North America. There was also an SUV version, the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer/GMC S-15 Jimmy. An electric version was leased as a fleet vehicle in 1997 and 1998. These models are sometimes internally referred to as the S/T series to denote two and four wheel drive models respectively (similar to the full size Chevrolet C/K trucks) despite all versions being badged with 'S' nomenclature.
In North America, the S-series was replaced by the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Isuzu i-Series in 2004.
The S-Series ended production in Brazil in 2012, being replaced by the Chevrolet Colorado, but still with the name S-10.
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Common 1994 Chevrolet S-10 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Chevrolet S-10 1994, several common problems have been identified:
These common problems with the Chevrolet S-10 1994 can impact the vehicle's performance, safety, and overall reliability. Addressing these issues promptly and effectively is crucial to maintaining the optimal functioning of the vehicle and ensuring a smooth driving experience for owners.
Why did Chevy stop making s10s?
Chevrolet discontinued the S10 pickup truck in 2004. This was 22 years after its first launch in 1982. It was replaced largely for the same reason that a lot of modern vehicles are: fluctuating trends of the ever-changing automotive industry and changing consumer demands.
Does a S-10 have a 4L60E transmission?
Automatic variants were equipped with either a 4L60 transmission, or a 4L60E transmission (depending on the year). Both gearboxes were extremely capable, but time and mileage can take their toll, resulting in many Chevrolet S-10 transmission problems.
What is the mpg on a 1994 Chevrolet S-10 LS?
Based on data from 35 vehicles, 1,678 fuel-ups and 417,327 miles of driving, the 1994 Chevrolet S10 gets a combined Avg MPG of 18.14 with a 0.27 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 13 outliers (0.77%) removed.
What Gen is a 94 S10?
Second generationSecond generation (1994)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
| 1994-1997 Chevrolet S-10 | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | GMC Sonoma Isuzu Hombre |
| Production | 1993–2004 (North America) 1995–2012 (Brazil) 1996–2000 (Isuzu Hombre) |
What Gen is a 94 S10?
Second generationSecond generation (1994)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
| 1994-1997 Chevrolet S-10 | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | GMC Sonoma Isuzu Hombre |
| Production | 1993–2004 (North America) 1995–2012 (Brazil) 1996–2000 (Isuzu Hombre) |
Why did Chevy stop making s10s?
Chevrolet discontinued the S10 pickup truck in 2004. This was 22 years after its first launch in 1982. It was replaced largely for the same reason that a lot of modern vehicles are: fluctuating trends of the ever-changing automotive industry and changing consumer demands.
What is the biggest engine you can put in a Chevy S-10?
The largest engine Chevrolet ever dropped into an S-10 was the 4.3-liter V-6, which was ¾ of a small-block 350. That engine was durable and adequate for the S-10, but it didn't show up until 1988.
What is the fuel pressure for a 94 S10?
Listen for the fuel pump to run. Within 2 seconds of turning the ignition ON pressure should be 55-61 psi (380-420 kPa) while the pump is running. Once the pump stops, pressure may vary by several pounds, then it should hold steady.
1994 Chevrolet S-10 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet S-10 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Visibility problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Chevrolet S-10 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1994 Chevrolet S-10
The NHTSA has received 1162 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Chevrolet S-10. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1994 Chevrolet S-10 vehicles.
2016-04-29
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-25
- VIN: 1GCCS14Z3RK
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: HARD BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON A CITY STREET, BRAKING. ALL R/F BRAKING COMPONENTS CONTRIBUTED TO INCIDENT. POSSIBLY RECALL 991006000 WAS NEVER EXERCISED.
2013-12-22
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-12-20
- VIN: 1GCDT14Z7R8
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK DOWN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I FELT THE BRAKE PEDAL DROP TO THE FLOOR. I QUICKLY PUMPED THE PEDAL BUT IT KEPT GOING TO THE FLOOR BOARD. I STOPPED BARELY AND SAW FLUID DRIPPING FROM UNDER NEATH THE TRUCK. HAD A MECHANIC CHECK IT AND FOUND THE BRAKE LINES ARE ALL RUSTED OUT AND JUST BLEW APART WITH NO WARNING! VERY DANGEROUS! *TR
2012-03-13
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-25
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 1994 CHEVROLET S10 BLAZER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE DAMAGE DONE BY TOW COMPANY. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE ADVISED THE TOW COMPANY, THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DROPPED OFF AT THE REPAIR SHOP, TO INFORM THEM NOT TO TURN ON THE ENGINE BEFORE DRAINING OFF SOME OF THE OIL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TOW COMPANY DID NOT COMPLY WITH HER REQUEST, AND THEREFORE, WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED ON, IT DESTROYED THE PISTON RODS.
2011-06-22
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-01
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED AND FAILED TO FUNCTION WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE MOTOR HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 162,000.
2009-02-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-03
- VIN: 1GCDT19Z9R8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BLOW THE FUSES TO THE MAIN IGNITION POWER SOURCE OF THE COIL. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE INCORRECTLY. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF BY INSTALLING A PLASTIC PIPE IN THE ENGINE. HE CALLED THE DEALER BACK, AND THEY LAUGHED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
2007-06-13
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-12
- VIN: 1GCCS19Z5RK
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED MANY TIMES TO START OR STOP. I HAVE HAD TO SOLDER AGAIN THE MAIN BOARD A NUMBER OF TIMES. GM SAID IT WAS NOT ONE OF THE RECALL UNITS YET IT HAS THE SAME SYMTOMS.*AK
2006-08-14
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-05
- VIN: 1GCCS1449R8
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 1994 CHEVROLET S10 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS REFERENCE NHTSA RECALL NO. 03V159/GM RECALL NO. 03023 THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, PC BOARD ON MY 1994 CHEVROLET S10 IS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSES VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHEN RAINING. WIPERS STALL OR STOP. THIS SAME SITUATION THAT IS HAPPENING TO MY CHEVROLET S10 HAPPENS TO THE VEHICLES IN THE RECALL NOTICE GM03023. GM LEFT THE YEAR 1994 OFF THIS RECALL AND I WANT GM TO ADD ALL S/N OF THE YEAR 1994 CHEVROLET S10 FIX TO THE WIPER MOTOR RECALL OR ISSUE A ADD ON RECALL. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *NM
2006-06-22
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-10
- VIN: 1GCDT19W5RK
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: PURCHASED USED 1994 CHEVY S10 TRUCK WITH 102,000 MILES ON 4/10/06. BRAKES FAILED (WOULD MAKE NOISE LIKE ABS AND WOULDN'T STOP -- THEN WOULD WORK AGAIN-- VERY SPORADIC) AND IT WAS DETERMINED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC THAT IT WAS THE ABS SYSTEM. THE MECHANIC CALLED A GM TECHNICIAN WHO FAXED DOCUMENT #724859 ON A RECALL COVERING HIGH/LOW/HIGH ABS BRAKE ANOMALY #99046B - 5/16/2000 AND I WAS TOLD TO CONTACT THE FACTORY DIRECT ON THE SAFETY ISSUE TO HAVE RESOLVED. THE DOCUMENT STATED HOW TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ABS WAS ORIGINAL TO THE CAR OR HAD BEEN REPLACED IN THE RECALL. IT WAS DETERMINED BY LOCAL MECHANIC TO BE THE ORIGINAL. I CALLED THE FACTORY AND GAVE THEM ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND WAS IMMEDIATELY TOLD THE RECALL ENDED 12/1/2002 AND I COULD NOT BE HELPED. AFTER ASKING TO HAVE THIS RECONSIDERED BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE INVOLVED I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD, AND THEN A DAY OR SO LATER WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO A LOCAL CHEVY DEALER TO HAVE THE PROBLEM CONFIRMED AND THE ABS SYSTEM CHECKED TO SEE IF IT HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED IN THE RECALL. I DID THAT AND THE LOCAL DEALER SENT THE INFORMATION TO THE FACTORY STATING THE ABS PROBLEM WAS THAT OF THE RECALL AND THE ABS SYSTEM WAS ORIGINAL AND HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. AT THIS TIME GM TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR UP FRONT, WHICH I DID, WITH THE LOCAL DEALER AND SEND CERTAIN PAPERWORK FOR REIMBURSEMENT WHICH WOULD TAKE 60 DAYS. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER THE PAPERWORK HAD BEEN SUBMITTED I WAS INFORMED BY PHONE THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR DUE TO 1)EXPIRATION OF RECALL 2)AGE AND MILEAGE OF TRUCK. NEEDLESS TO SAY I AM EXTREMELY UPSET. MY SON WAS WITH A FRIEND WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED GOING THROUGH A FOUR WAY STOP AND BARELY MISSED BEING IN A BAD CAR WRECK -- GM KNEW THIS. THEY ALSO KNEW FROM DAY 1 THE VIN#, THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF THE CAR, AND HOW THE CAR HAD NEVER BEEN WRECKED AND HAD ONLY 2 PREVIOUS OWNERS -- THIS WAS CHECKED OUT ON CARMAX. *JB
2006-01-25
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-01
- VIN: 1GCCS19W6R8
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY TRUCK FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW HAS HAD AN IDLE LOPE AND MISS WHICH I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT. I HAVE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND SPARK PLUG WIRES SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND THE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR. ALSO ,REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTOR, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, AND ALL ASSOCIATED HARDWARE THAT IS TO BE REPLACED AS A UNIT ON THAT MODEL OF VEHICLE. THE EGR SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED UNDER RECALL. UP TO THIS POINT THERE HAVE BEEN NO SERIOUS STARTING PROBLEMS. THE ONLY INDICATION OF A PROBLEM HAS BEEN THAT THE ENGINE CHECK INDICATOR WOULD BRIEFLY LIGHT UP UNDER SUDDEN DECELERATION. THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT HAS NEVER BEEN LIT TO MY KNOWLEDGE, NOR HAVE I BEEN ABLE TO RECOVER A CPU FAULT CODE USING PUBLISHED PROCEDURES. THAT IS PART OF WHAT HAS BEEN SO MADDENING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM--VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS ARE NOT DETECTING A PROBLEM, SO I BECAME FRUSTRATED WITH REPLACING PARTS THAT WERE NOT DEFECTIVE. I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK TO 3 GM AUTHORIZED DEALERS: PRATER CHEVROLET IN LAFOLLETTE TN, FOX CHEVROLET IN CLINTON TN, AND REEDER CHEVROLET IN KNOXVILLE TN. THAT HAS BEEN ANOTHER FRUSTRATING ASPECT TO THE PROBLEM. SINCE THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, I HAVE BEEN STUCK WITH TRYING TO FIND A RESOLUTION ON MY OWN. ONLY NOW THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. UNTIL RECENTLY THERE WAS NO NOTICEABLE MISS IN THE DRIVING SPEED RANGE OF THE ENGINE. NOW THERE IS AND IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE, I'M SURE. WHEN THE TRUCK IS IDLING IN PARK, THERE IS ALSO A NOTICEABLE MISS AND VARIATION OF ENGINE SPEED ON THE TACHOMETER, FROM IDLE ALL THE WAY TO 3500 OR 4000 RPM. I HAVE NOT ACCELERATED AND HELD THE ENGINE TO NEAR REDLINE SPEED IN A NO LOAD CONDITION. I AM NOW TO THE POINT WHERE I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IF IT SHOULD STALL WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND/OR INCLEMENT WEATHER. *AK
2006-01-25
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-01
- VIN: 1GCCS19W6R8
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I OWN A 1994 CHEVROLET S-10 WITH A 4.3L V-6 ENGINE WHICH I PURCHASED NEW.. IT CURRENTLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW THIS TRUCK HAD AN IDLE LOPE AND MISS WHICH I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT. I HAVE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSORS, FUEL INJECTOR, FUEL REGULATOR, AND ALL ASSOCIATED HARDWARE THAT SHOULD BE REPLACED AS A UNIT ON THAT MODEL AND FUEL SYSTEM. THE EGR SYSTEM HAS BEEN SERVICED UNDER RECALL. UP TO THIS POINT THERE HAVE BEEN NO SERIOUS DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS. THE ONLY INDICATION OF A PROBLEM HAS BEEN THAT THE "CHECK GUAGES" INDICATOR WOULD BRIEFLY LIGHT UP UNDER SUDDEN DECELERATION. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT HAS NEVER LIT TO MY KNOWLEDGE, NOR HAVE I BEEN ABLE TO RECOVER A CPU FAULT CODE USING PUBLISHED PROCEDURES. THAT IS PART OF WHAT HAS BEEN SO MADDENING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM--VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS ARE NOT DETECTING A PROBLEM, SO I BASICALLY BECAME FRUSTRATED WITH REPLACING PARTS THAT WERE NOT DEFECTIVE. I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK TO 3 AUTHORIZED GM DEALERS: PRATER CHEVROLET IN LAFOLLETTE TN, FOX CHEVROLET IN CLINTON TN, AND REEDER CHEVROLET IN KNOXVILLE TN. THAT HAS BEEN ANOTHER FRUSTRATING ASPECT TO THE PROBLEM. SINCE THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM I HAVE BEEN STUCK WITH TRYING TO FIND A RESOLUTION ON MY OWN. ONLY NOW, THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. UNTIL RECENTLY, THERE WAS NO NOTICEABLE MISS IN THE DRIVING SPEED RANGE OF THE ENGINE. NOW THERE IS AND IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE, I'M SURE. WHEN THE TRUCK IS IN PARK, THERE IS ALSO A NOTICEABLE VARIATION OF ENGINE SPEED ON THE TACHOMETER, FROM IDLE ALL THE WAY TO ABOUT 3500 OR 4000 RPM--I HAVE NOT ACCELERATED AND HELD THE ENGINE TO NEAR RED LINE SPEED IN A NO LOAD CONDITION. I AM NOW TO THE POINT WHERE I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IF IT WE*AKRE TO STOP, IN SAY, HEAVY TRAFFIC AT INTERSTATE SPEED.
2005-12-31
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-20
- VIN: 1GCDT19W1R8
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE (SECOND OWNER) I NOTICED A GLITCH IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION, NOTABLY A SUDDEN CEASE IN OPERATION, WHETHER OR NOT THE INTERMITTENT SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED. THIS OCCURRED USUALLY AFTER 20 OR MORE MINUTES OF DRIVING, WHICH RESULTS IN SOME FAIRLY DANGEROUS VEHICLE OPERATION IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. *NM
2005-10-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-05
- VIN: 1GCDT19Z9R8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET S-10 PICK-UP TRUCK. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE THROTTLE PEDAL IN PLACE WERE TOO LONG. THEY PROTRUDED THROUGH THE FIREWALL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT; THE SCREW PROTRUDED INTO THE LOOM THAT HAS THE WIRING IN IT AND SUPPLIED THE POWER TO THE IGNITION COIL. THIS CAUSED THE FUSE TO BLOW OUT, WHICH IN TURN, CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DIE. THIS STARTED ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT PAID THEM FOR THE DIAGNOSIS WHICH WAS $113.00.*AK
2005-09-29
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-08
- VIN: 2GCEC19KXR1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DT: THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THE VERY END OF THE CABLE RUSTED . THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 8, 2005. HEARD A NOISE FROM UNDER THE TRUCK AND REALIZED THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. *AK *JB
2005-09-21
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-10
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DAD: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET SAA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, CAUSING IT TO CUT A HOLE IN THE WIRING THAT LED TO THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THIS WAS THAT IT KILLED THE ENGINE, AND LED TO NOT HAVING POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN DISCUSSING THE PROBLEM WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER'S CONCERN WAS WITH THE ROUTING OF THE WIRING SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE TELEPHONE NUMBER SO HE COULD CONTACT THEM. *AK
2005-08-01
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-29
- VIN: 1GCDT19Z9RK
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP. WHILE ON THE NY THROUGHWAY AT MILE POST 145 WEST BOUND WITH TWO LANES OF VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC ALL THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONTACT'S VEHICLE WERE HITTING THE BRAKES BECAUSE IT WAS HEAVY TRAFFIC. CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS ON THE OUTSIDE PASSING LANE GOING STRAIGHT WITH PLENTY OF ROOM BARELY HIT THE BRAKES AND THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR. SINCE EVERYONE IN FRONT SUDDENLY STOPPED CONTACT'S VEHICLE HAD TO MOVE OVER, WENT ON THE MEDIAN IN THE HIGHWAY TO KEEP FROM HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT AND PASSED ABOUT 40-50 VEHICLES. BEGAN DOWN SHIFTING, AND FINALLY GOT THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY REPAIRED BOTH BRAKE LINES. CONTACT KNEW SOMEONE THAT OWNED A 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND HAD SAME PROBLEM, BRAKE LINE BROKE AND VEHICLE WENT INTO A WALL. ALSO, KNEW A RETIRED MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH GM ABS BRAKES. THE BACK BRAKES HAD TO BE ADJUSTED VERY TIGHTLY TO HAVE BRAKE PRESSURE. THE POLICE OFFICERS DID NOT FILL OUT AN ACCIDENT REPORT BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. *AK
2005-07-15
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-14
- VIN: 1GCCT14W5R8
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: MY 1994 CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL #98V150001. I THINK IT SHOULD BE. I AM HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THEY INTERMITTENTLY DO NOT WORK. SOMETIMES THEY STOP WORKING AS I'M DRIVING. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE STARTED WITH THE NEW BODY STYLE FOR S-10 PICKUPS, WHICH IS WHAT I HAVE. SHOULD MY VEHICLE BE INCLUDED? VIN: [XXX] THANKS. *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2005-06-07
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-07-02
- VIN: 1GCCS194XRK
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I PURCHASED MY 1994 CHEVY S-10, VIN [XXX], NEW IN '94. WITHIN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP, I NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM. THE PROBLEM, THE ADJUSTORS ARE SHOVING THE SHOES TOO TIGHT AGAINST THE DRUMS, CAUSING THEM TO DRAG, GLAZING THE SHOES, & AFTER PERIODS OF TIME, BURNING UP THE SHOES, WARPING THE DRUMS. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE SHOES & DRUMS AN AVERAGE OF EVERY 30,000 MILES. TAKEN THE TRUCK BACK SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO RESULTS OR PROBLEM ACKNOWLEDGMENT. THEY CLEAN THEM, ADJUST THEM, CHARGE ME, SHIP ME OUT THE DOOR. WHEN THE ROADWAY IS WET OR SNOWY, THE REAR BRAKES CONSTANTLY LOCK UP. THIS HAS THROWN ME INTO SEVERAL INTERSECTIONS, INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, BECAUSE OF NO BRAKES. WHEN THE REAR BRAKES LOCK UP THE FRONT BRAKES UNLOAD, LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES. THE FRONT PADS GO AN AVERAGE OF 80,000 MILES WITHOUT NEEDING CHANGED. YOU ASK FOR NUMBER OF FAILURES. THE BRAKES FAIL DURING RAINS, SNOW, ETC? EACH TIME I HIT MY BRAKES DURING THESE CONDITIONS IS A FAILURE. I CAN'T LIST ALL INCIDENT DATES, THERE'S TOO MANY! I LISTED APPROX. BEGIN DATE INSTEAD. THIS IS STILL ONGOING TODAY! FOR GM TO RECALL SAFETY BELTS AS A "SAFETY HAZARD" IS ONE THING. TO TOTALLY IGNORE & HIDE A BRAKING PROBLEM AS NOTHING IS QUITE ANOTHER. I FEEL BRAKES ARE A BIT MORE OF A SAFETY FEATURE. I FEEL THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS VERY IMPORTANT. FOR GM TO IGNORE THIS PROBLEM VERIFIES WHY THEIR STOCK IS NOW CONSIDERED JUNK BONDS! JUST LIKE MY TRUCK, JUNK! I ASK FOR A REPLY, AS I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE GOTTEN OTHER COMPLAINTS OR COMMENTS ON THIS BRAKING SYSTEM, IN THIS YEAR. I'VE TALKED WITH OTHERS & LEARNED THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE BEEN BLOWN OFF BY DEALERS AS WELL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND HELP WITH LOOKING INTO THIS MATTER. *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2005-04-21
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-01
- VIN: 1GCDT19W9R8
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: COMPLAINT REGARDING THE INJECTORS ON THE 1994 CHEVROLET S-10.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO REPLACE THE INJECTORS TWICE. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT CRACKED AND LEAKED. THE HEATER CORE WAS REPLACED DUE TO A MISROUTED WIRING HARNESS. *JB
2005-02-12
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-20
- VIN: 1GCDT19Z8R8
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BOTH TAILGATE CABLES HAVE BROKEN. THE FIRST HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR A YEARS, THE SECOND SNAPPED AS I WAS UNLOADING A HEAVY GARBAGE CAN. LUCKILY, I WAS NOT HURT AS THE CAN FELL TO THE GROUND. *JB ALSO THE GLUE HAS FAILED ON THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, AND REAR WINDOW LOCK.
2005-01-06
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-12-28
- VIN: 1GCCS19Z1RK
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: I BOUGHT A USED 1994 S-10. I FOUND OUT THE WIPERS DON'T WORK OR QUIT WORKING AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF RAIN OR WHEN IT IS REALLY HUMID OUTSIDE THE DON'T WORK EITHER, SO I LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, BECAUSE I TRY TO PULL OVER BUT CANT SEE WHERE TO PULL OVER, EXAMPLE TREES SIGNS CURVES. I UNDERSTAND THAT A LOT OF OTHER VEHICLES WHERE INVOLVED IN THE WIPER RECALL, AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT MINE DOES NOT QUALIFY DUE TO THE VIN #. REGARDLESS THE WIPERS ARE THE PROBLEM THAT THEY DID THE RECALL ON. PLEASE HELP AND GIVE ME SOME ADVICE ON WHAT TO DO NEXT. DEALERSHIP OR GM DOD NOT WANT TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THAT IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION.*AK
2004-12-20
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-12
- VIN: 1GCCS1444R8
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I OWN A 1994 CHEVROLET S-10 2WD REGULAR CAB PICKUP. THE TAILGATE CABLES ON MY TRUCK ARE EITHER FAILING OR HAVE FAILED. I DO NOT USE MY VEHICLE FOR ANY SPECIAL PURPOSES, JUST NORMAL EVERYDAY USE. THROUGH THE REGULAR OPENING AND CLOSING OF MY TAILGATE MY RIGHT-SIDE CABLE HAS SNAPPED, AND MY LEFT-SIDE CABLE IS FREYING AND I EXPECT TO SNAP IN THE NEAR FUTURE. IF THE LEFT-SIDE CABLE SNAPS THERE WILL BE NOTHING KEEPING THE TAILGATE FROM FALLING OFF. I AM AFRAID THAT WHEN IT FAILS IT WILL BE UNDER LOAD AND SOMEONE WILL BE INJURED.*AK
2004-12-03
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-01
- VIN: 1GCCS1448R8
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A GAS LEAK WHERE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE CONNECTS TO THE GAS TANK. THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR THIS DEFECT IN 1994. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT IDENTIFYING WITH THE RECALL NUMBER WHICH WAS PROVIDED BY THE CONSUMER. *AK NO RECALL FOUND FOR THIS VEHICLE. IN LOOKING IN THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHERE A RUBBER SLEEVE/UNION WAS DAMP WITH FUEL. THE FUEL SMELL COULD BE NOTICED FROM A DISTANCE. *TC
2004-11-03
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-05
- VIN: 1GCCS14ZXR8
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: RECALL 03V159000 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL.*AK
2004-09-14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
- Summary: VEHICLE'S ABS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES.*MR THE ABS WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL BUT FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE UNIROYAL TIRES SEEMED TO BE OUT OF ROUND. *NM *JB
2004-08-24
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-03
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD RANDOMLY SLOW, STOP OR NOT WORK. LEFT TURN SIGNAL WOULD TURN OFF AFTER TURN IS COMPLETE(NOT SURE IF THEY'RE RELATED). HAD MOTOR AND MODULE REPLACED IN 2000 FOR $650 AND NOW HAVING SAME PROBLEM. RECALL ISSUED FOR SOME '1994'S BUT NOT FOR MY VEHICLE, YET IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THE RECALL COVERS ON SIMILAR VEHICLES. CHEVROLET NOT ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL! *AK
Negative 1994 Chevrolet S-10 car reviews
Positive 1994 Chevrolet S-10 car reviews
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I really like your truck! It seems very quick and I'm glad to hear that you've only had a few minor defects like the water pump gasket and temp gauge. It sounds like you've made some great modifications to it with the intake, bed liner, headers, and chip, not to mention the 3 inch lower in the back and front. Overall, it's a really nice truck!
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I bought the S10 in the fall of 1994 because I had just relocated to Northeastern Ohio and needed four-wheel drive for the winter. Since then, this truck has never left me stranded and I have had no repair issues beyond routine maintenance. I highly recommend these trucks to anyone.
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I have had my S-10 for six years and I absolutely love it! After putting 100,000 miles on it, I had to start putting some real money into it, but it was definitely worth it. These trucks are truly worth the investment. I am so pleased with my '94 that I am actually purchasing another one!
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The vehicle boasts a very low operation cost and is dependable, making it inexpensive to insure. It is adequately powered and relatively comfortable for short commutes. Additionally, it is attractive and handles nimbly.
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It ran really great! I'm glad to hear that you didn't experience any problems.
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Luigi Ankunding 2024-07-20
If you enjoy smaller trucks, this is the perfect one for you. It offers more interior room than a Ranger, but if you're used to a Blazer, a two-seater pickup might not be as exciting. It's generally reliable, but it's important to keep an eye on the alternator, A/C, and belts. The engine is quite strong and likes to get moving, although it may need a little encouragement. If you're a fan of mini trucks, this one is a standard among the crowd. It's also very fuel-efficient if you frequently drive on the highway. However, keep in mind that it may not be suitable if you get easily bored with just one friend for company.
Durward Auer 2024-03-08
I have owned over 20 vehicles in my life, but unfortunately, this one has been the worst so far (and I owned a Pinto). I bought this truck new - LS 4x4, auto, cruise etc. I maintain the vehicle very well and don't drive it hard at all. Unfortunately, some things have broken under warranty (towed to dealer 5 times under warranty) such as the battery, radio, fuel pump, door misadjusted and wore paint off jamb, front end part wore and car wouldn't track straight. And then, under my cost, I had to replace the fuel pump for $725, oil cooler line for $600, intake manifold gasket for $600, and hydraulic lifter failure for $650. All service parts are expensive (it's cheaper to fix my BMW 540). I am disappointed with my experience and will consider other options in the future.
Michel Maggio 2024-02-13
I can understand that some people may have mixed feelings about the S-10, but personally, I absolutely love mine. While it's true that there are some minor issues such as limited space and slightly uncomfortable seats, the truck's stunning appearance more than makes up for it. Additionally, the 4.3 vortec engine that came with mine is incredibly powerful and can easily compete with any stock v8 I've come across. That being said, I've heard that a Chevy 350 swap can work wonders for this already impressive small truck.