1995 Chevrolet S10 Visibility Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 28, 2019 · 207 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 207 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1995 Chevrolet S10, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 125,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (57% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Windshield wipers: mentioned in 119 of 207 complaints (57%)
  • Wiper motor: mentioned in 34 of 207 complaints (16%)
  • Poor visibility: mentioned in 17 of 207 complaints (8%)
  • Rainy weather: mentioned in 11 of 207 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do visibility problems happen?

Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles0 · 0%
25k–50k miles0 · 0%
50k–75k miles1 · 14%
75k–100k miles1 · 14%
100k–150k miles4 · 57%
150k+ miles1 · 14%

How serious are the reports?

Of 207 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

Chevrolet S10 visibility complaints by model year

Peak: 1995, with 207 complaints
1995: 20719952071996: 10019961001997: 11319971131998: 20019982001999: 6199962000: 9200092001: 7200172002: 3200232003: 122003122004: 320043

n = 660 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearVisibility complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2004 S10314%15,777
2003 S10127%42,000
2002 S1031%19,062
2001 S1072%24,250
2000 S1092%—
1999 S1063%31,739
1998 S1020033%60,500
1997 S1011324%84,250
1996 S1010015%30,000
1995 S1020723%125,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 1998, with 64 complaints
1995: 4199541996: 6199661997: 401997401998: 641998641999: 451999452000: 172000172001: 8200182002: 6200262003: 122003122004: 3200432006: 1200612008: 120081

n = 207 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Visibility:windshield wiper/washerJul 1, 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V150001 · 1,557,585 vehicles

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.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Received Oct 9, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10244961

Dt*: the contact stated the connection to the windshield wiper/washer motor functioned on an intermittent basis. The service dealer and manufacturer were contacted. Updated 09/11/06. *jb

Received Aug 9, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10165029

Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. A recall was issued on similar makes and models of 1995. However, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak *la

Received Jul 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10079719
Chevrolet S10
1998-2005 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 1995 Chevrolet S10s have visibility problems?

No. NHTSA has 207 owner complaints about visibility for the 1995 Chevrolet S10 (23% of the 911 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet S10 visibility?

Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do visibility problems start?

The median reported mileage is 125,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1995 Chevrolet S10?

The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 119 of 207 complaints, followed by “wiper motor” (34).

Other 1995 Chevrolet S10 problems

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