1995 Chevrolet S10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S10 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 911 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet S10. That is the most of any S10 model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (306 complaints, 34%), typically at around 105,900 miles. Complaints mention 178 crashes, 13 fires, 155 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
- 911owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 178complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Chevrolet S10 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 306 | 34% | 105,900 | “abs brakes” (18%) | — |
| Visibility problems | 207 | 23% | 125,000 | “windshield wipers” (57%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 111 | 12% | 157,000 | “air bag” (61%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 84 | 9% | 81,000 | “egr valve” (15%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 50 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 35 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 34 | 4% | 107,891 | — | — |
| Equipment | 31 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 3% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 24 | 3% | 382,653 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 2% | 191,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 21 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 17 | 2% | 790,471 | — | — |
| Structure | 17 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 15 | 2% | 168,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 1% | 382,653 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 0% | 382,653 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 69,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Chevrolet S10 recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
Risk: If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Risk: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Seat belts
Problem: Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
Risk: If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
Fix: Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
Steering:gear box:shaft sector
Problem: The intermediate steering shaft loosens at the steering shaft to steering gear coupling. With this looseness, the yoke pinch bolt can wear on the splines of the shaft until there is no longer an interference between the splines and the bolt.
Risk: This condition can cause body to chassis movement allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear which can result in a loss of steering control.
Fix: Dealers will retorque the upper and lower bolts to correct specifications.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider.
Risk: If this occurred while the hood was open, a person working under the hood of the vehicle or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struck by the fan blade and injured.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the fan with a newer fan having thicker-headed rivets.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of power assist (EA00008) — opened Mar 16, 2000, closed Aug 31, 2001.
- Spare tire separation from vehicle (EA99018) — opened Jun 30, 1999, closed Oct 20, 2000.
- Separation of spare tire from vehicle (PE99004) — opened Jan 15, 1999, closed Jun 30, 1999.
- Windshield wiper failure (EA97022) — opened Oct 23, 1997, closed Jul 2, 1998, led to recall 98V150001.
- Windshield wiper (PE97028) — opened Jun 17, 1997, closed Oct 23, 1997.
- Abs braking system (EA94038) — opened Oct 31, 1994, closed Feb 28, 2000, led to recall 99I006000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet s10. While driving at approximately 15 to 20 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal but to no avail. The brakes would not engage and the contact depressed the brake pedal several times before the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated the failure would…
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…
Other Chevrolet S10 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 S10 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 S10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 S10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 S10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 S10 | 21 | 1 |
| 2003 S10 | 178 | 1 |
| 2002 S10 | 214 | 0 |
| 2001 S10 | 308 | 1 |
| 2000 S10 | 471 | 4 |
| 1999 S10 | 231 | 0 |
| 1998 S10 | 613 | 6 |
| 1997 S10 | 469 | 6 |
| 1996 S10 | 668 | 7 |
| 1995 | 911 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet S10?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 306 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet S10?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Chevrolet S10 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S10 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.