1986 Chevrolet S-10 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1986 Chevrolet S-10 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (6 reports).

1Recalls
22Owner complaints
4Crashes 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.

1986 Chevrolet S-10 recalls

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 86V140Oct 21, 198610,064 vehicles affected

Most common 1986 Chevrolet S-10 problems

Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts6
Seats4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Tires3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Interior Lighting2
Visibility2
Unknown Or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2001-10-02, Interior Lighting
THE LIGHTS IN THE DASH EITHER STAY ON AND YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE BULBS OUT FOR THEM TO NOT LIGHT. ALSO ALL THE LIGHTS IN THE DASH FLICKER WHENEVER YOU STOP OR EXCILLERATE. YOU PUSH IN THE LIGHTER YOU LOSE THE RADIO AND EVERYTHING ON THAT FUSE. HAS BEEN FIXED ONCE BEFORE BUT THE PROBLEM CAME BACK.*AK
2001-03-07, Suspension
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SAHKE AND VIBRATES.*AK
2000-12-05, Tires
THE TREAD OF THE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE CASING AND CAME THROUGH THE BED OF THE TRUCK AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE (DEFIANCE CENTENNIAL). NLM
2000-09-05, Steering
STEERING LINKAGE HAS VERY BAD SQUEAKING PROBLEM. I HAD BEEN INFORMED BY AN INDIVIDUAL THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 1986 S10 BLAZERS FOR THAT PARTICULAR PROBLEM. I JUST WANTED TO DO SOME RESEARCH TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY TRUTH TO IT. IT HAS BEEN SQUEAKING EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT BUT IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE SINCE ABOUT 10/21/99. IF YOU HAVE NO INFO, CAN YOU DIRECT ME WHERE I COULD CONTACT SOMEONE WHO MAY? THANK YOU.
2000-08-24, Tires
THE TREAD ON THREE OF THESE TIRES HAVE SHREDDED IN THE LAST 6 YRS( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/75R15 )

1986 Chevrolet S-10 questions

Does the 1986 Chevrolet S-10 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1986 Chevrolet S-10: Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Chevrolet S-10?

Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (6), Seats (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 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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