CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Chevrolet S-10 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (10 reports).
1989 Chevrolet S-10 recalls
Most common 1989 Chevrolet S-10 problems
Problem areas named in the 48 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Tires | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
What owners report
I HAD A TIE FAILURE ON A GOODRICH P225/70-R14 M&S TIRE. THE SIDEWALL SPLIT ON THE TIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO EXAMINED IT AND SAID THAT THE SIDEWALL FAILURE WAS DUE TO SOME SORT OF MANUFACTURING DEFECT. WHEN THE OTHER TIRES WERE EXAMINED, ONE OF THEM WAS FOUND TO HAVE A SIDEWALL CRACK THAT HAD NOT YET GOTTEN ALL THE WAY THRU THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE THAT FAILED DID SO AT LOW SPEED SO THERE WAS NO WRECK, BUT A SIDEWALL FAILURE AT ROAD SPEED COULD HAVE LED TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *JB
PAINT PEELING ON HOOD AND TOP. CONTACTED GM 5 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WOULD BE DONE AS IT WASN'T THEIR PROBLEM. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO WORK WITH ME!! CONTACTED AGAIN AFTER I READ ABOUT CLASS ACTION SUIT AND WAS TREATED WITH NO RESPECT!!! THE LADY I SPOKE WITH SAID GO AHEAD ANY SUE AND SEE WHERE IT GETS YOU. I'VE ALMOST BEEN IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO PAINT PEELS FLYING OFF MY HOOD AND HITTING THE WINDSHIED. VERY DISTRACTING TO SAY THE LEAST. P.S. I HAVE 234,000 MILES NOW ON THIS VEHICLE. SHOULD HAVE BEEN A GOOD ADVERTISMENT FOR GM.
STEERING WHEEL TURNED 180 WITHOUT WARNING AND LOCKED UP. WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING COLUMN TURNED 180 DEGREES WITHOUT WARNING AND LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BOLTS WERE LOOSE. THE DEALER REINSTALLED THEM WITH THREAD LOCKERS. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH REAR PASSENGER FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE BLOW OUT. *AK *PH *NLM
POSSIBLE DOOR LATCH/HANDLE AND SEAT BELT FAILURES. *TT *JB
1989 Chevrolet S-10 questions
Does the 1989 Chevrolet S-10 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 Chevrolet S-10: Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Chevrolet S-10?
Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (10), Electrical System (7), Tires (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.