1983 Chevrolet S-10 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1983 Chevrolet S-10 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (3 reports).

1Recalls
7Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your S-10?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1983 Chevrolet S-10 recalls

Power Train:Manual Transmission:Lubricant

Recall 84V073Jun 18, 198435,919 vehicles affected

Most common 1983 Chevrolet S-10 problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train3
Structure1
Seat Belts1
Wheels1
Tires1

What owners report

2002-05-28, Tires
THERE ARE KNOTS AND TREAD SEPARATION ON TIRE. SIZE, DOT# UNKNOWN.*AK
1999-07-23, Power Train
CLUTCH PEDAL HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN THE PAST TWO YEARS, ONCE RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
1998-11-02, Power Train
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC PAWL KIT; THE PLASTIC KEEP STRIPPING OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO BE ABLE TO CHANGE GEAR OR STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM IS A RECALL, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK
1997-10-03, Wheels
WHEEL STUDS ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL SHEARED, CAUSING WHEEL TO STRIKE ONCOMING VEHICLE.
1996-04-17, Seat Belts
REAR SEAT BELT FAILS TO SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *SD

1983 Chevrolet S-10 questions

Does the 1983 Chevrolet S-10 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1983 Chevrolet S-10: Power Train:Manual Transmission:Lubricant. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1983 Chevrolet S-10?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Structure (1), Seat Belts (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1983 Chevrolet S-10 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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