1995 Chevrolet S-10 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 1995 Chevrolet S-10 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 911 complaints with NHTSA, including 178 crashes, 13 fires, 155 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (344 reports).

5Recalls
911Owner complaints
178Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1995 Chevrolet S-10 recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Recall 99V193Jul 19, 19991,125,749 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Recall 98V150001Jul 1, 19981,557,585 vehicles affected

Seat Belts

Recall 97V096001Jun 12, 1997586,058 vehicles affected

Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector

Recall 96V195Oct 8, 1996144,598 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Recall 95V180Sep 22, 199573,163 vehicles affected

Most common 1995 Chevrolet S-10 problems

Problem areas named in the 911 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic344
Visibility216
Air Bags120
Engine And Engine Cooling91
Power Train54
Seats35
Fuel System, Gasoline35
Equipment33
Suspension31
Vehicle Speed Control30

What owners report

2019-05-28, Air Bags
TAKATA INFLATORS--AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND STAYS ON EVEN AFTER I HAD ALREADY HAD IT RESET,THE DOME LIGHT BLOWS FUSES MORE THAN IT SHOULD SOMETIMES 3-4 TIMES A MONTH,THE BLINKERS ACT FUNNY SOMETIMES AND THE SEAT BELTS HANG UP AND U HAVE TO PULL ON THEM A FEW TIMES TO GET THEM TO RELEASE SO YOU CAN BUCKLE THEM,THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN YOU PUT IT INTO REVERSE,THE CLUTCH FAN CAME APART AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT AND MOST OF THIS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS SITTING STILL I HAVE THE RECALL#'S(N970033--N980043/NHTSA#98V150
2018-04-25, Suspension
PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL DOES NOT LINE UP WITH FRONT WHEEL. PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL IS INWARD APPROXIMATELY 1 TO 2 INCHES. DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL LINE UP PERFECTLY WITH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL LOOKING FROM FRONT TO BACK AND VICE VERSA. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD BE CORRECTED BY INSTALLING AN ADJUSTABLE PANHARD BAR IF I COULD FIND ONE TO FIT.
2016-06-24, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. UPDATED 07/28/16*LJ
2010-08-03, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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
2008-10-09, Visibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPLETELY STOPPED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V150001 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). THE CONTACT HAS TO PURCHASE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND PULSE MODULE AND REPAIRED IT HIMSELF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 10/28/08 *BF UPDATED 10/29/08. *JB

1995 Chevrolet S-10 questions

Does the 1995 Chevrolet S-10 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet S-10: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Seat Belts; 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 1995 Chevrolet S-10?

Based on 911 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (344), Visibility (216), Air Bags (120).

How do I check if a recall on my 1995 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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