CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Chevrolet S-10 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (10 reports).
1990 Chevrolet S-10 recalls
Most common 1990 Chevrolet S-10 problems
Problem areas named in the 29 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
A JEEP WITH A BIKE MOUNTED ON A BIKE RACK STOPPED QUICKLY IN FRONT OF ME. I HIT MY BRAKES, BUT QUICKLY LOST BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I TRIED TO SWERVE, BUT HIT THE REAR OF THE JEEP, DAMAGING THE BIKE AND BIKE RACK. SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY GRILLE, DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FENDER AND HEADLIGHT, AND RADIATOR MOUNT. AFTER EXCHANGING INSURANCE INFORMATION, I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ON GROUND, BY THE FUEL TANK ON DRIVERS SIDE. LIMPED HOME (ABOUT 2 BLOCKS). NO BRAKES OTHER THAN EMERGENCY BRAKE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED FAILED BRAKE LINE AND SEVERE RUST ON MOST BRAKE LINES. *TR
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT WHEELS LOCK, AND REAR WHEELS KEEP TURNING, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
LAST WEEK TWO TIRES HAVE SHOWN SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. TIRES WERE ON A 1990, CHEVROLET, S10. NOT ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 35,000. THERE WAS 5/32 TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRES. *AK BOTH OF THE BACK FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRES HAD BULGES ON THE TREAD. *SLC
FUAL PUMP WIRE MELTED INSIDE OF FUAL TANK. *AK
3RD DOOR LATCH FAILED CAUSING DOOR TO NOT OPEN/STICK. MJS
1990 Chevrolet S-10 questions
Does the 1990 Chevrolet S-10 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 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 1990 Chevrolet S-10?
Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (10), Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Fuel System, Gasoline (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.