Chevrolet S10 1984

Model S10 made in 1984 by Chevrolet got 9 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, structure and visibility. The car had some investigations: electrical system, suspension. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, seats. The car has 4 modeles with engines 1.9l, 2.0l and 2.2l.

Model 1984

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.9L) 4Manual, 4 gears27/40/31$ 6941083 8 1
( 1.9L) 4Manual, 5 gears29/43/34$ 6471083 8 1
( 2.0L) 4Automatic, 4 gears22/33/26$ 8531083 8 1
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gears24/35/28$ 7821083 8 1
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gears25/36/29$ 7501083 8 1
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 4 gears33/43/37$ 5451083 8 3
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gears34/45/38$ 5291083 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears20/31/24$ 9381083 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 4 gears20/29/23$ 9381083 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gears20/31/24$ 9381083 8 3
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gears24/35/28$ 7821783 8 1
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gears25/36/29$ 7501783 8 1
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears20/31/24$ 9381783 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 4 gears20/30/24$ 9381783 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gears20/31/24$ 9381783 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears20/31/24$ 9381783 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 4 gears20/30/24$ 9381783 8 3
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gears18/22/20$ 10421983 8 1
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears16/18/17$ 11721983 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 4 gears16/19/17$ 11721983 8 3
( 1.9L) 4Automatic, 3 gears23/33/27$ 8161083 8 3
( 1.9L) 4Manual, 4 gears26/37/30$ 7221083 8 1
( 1.9L) 4Manual, 5 gears25/38/30$ 7501083 8 1
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 4 gears33/43/37$ 5451084 328
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gears34/44/38$ 5291084 328
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears21/33/25$ 8921083 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 4 gears20/30/23$ 9381083 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gears20/32/24$ 9381083 8 3
( 1.9L) 4Automatic, 3 gears24/33/27$ 7821783 8 3
( 1.9L) 4Manual, 4 gears25/36/29$ 7501783 8 1
( 1.9L) 4Manual, 5 gears25/38/29$ 7501783 8 1
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears21/33/25$ 8921783 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 4 gears20/30/23$ 9381783 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Manual, 5 gears20/31/24$ 9381783 8 3
( 2.8L) 6Automatic, 4 gears16/20/18$ 11721983 8 3

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000PRO-A MOTORS, INC. E (Equipment)6194404/03/2006OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/23/200603/23/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryPro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
NotesThis recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
06E049000CK MOTORSPORT, INC. E (Equipment)2717607/01/2006OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/24/200606/05/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryCk motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
08E050000K2 MOTOR CORPORATION E (Equipment)192112/17/2008OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/11/200808/14/2008571108
Defect SummaryK2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryK2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
84V011000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983V (Vehicle)7658602/24/1984MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/06/198402/22/1984571207
Defect SummarySome vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.
NotesVehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
GM16151404/01/199592-153-1041072End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw11/01/1995
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
GM56120404/01/199541076Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw11/01/1995
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
9310A34302/01/199339431Front door side glass binding/track disengagement. *tw11/01/1995

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PE87003GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/27/198607/16/1987ELECT. FAILURES/FIRES
 There is no summary currently available
SUSPENSION
EA89003GENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/07/198808/24/1990REAR AXLE SHAFT
 There is no summary currently available
PE88047GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/19/198811/07/1988REAR AXLE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08/25/19955
 Rear main oil seal failure, also oil mixes with water. *aw
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
05/08/20011
 Consumer was driving on interstate, all of a sudden vehicle made a popping sound and malfunctioned, consumer then pulled over and then all of a sudden vehicle became engulfed in flames, possible engine failure which caused fire. (ohio traffic crash report) *jb
12/11/19991
 Engine oil leak caused vehicle engine fire. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/25/19955
 Transmission failure. *aw
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
09/05/1993207/01/1988
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
03/03/19963
 Drivers shoulder belt stuck, due to failed seat belt retractor. *dsh
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
1
 Bucket seat do not lock until accident when traveling 30 mph (due to design), incident when hard braking children pushed seat forward causing front occupants to go toward dash and windshield area.
TIRES
12/11/20081
 Purchased new tires - no embedded date code. *tr
12/03/20051
 I own a truck with wilderness at p235-75r15 tires which were purchased at firestone in spokane in 1996. these tires have plenty of wear left on them as i seldom drive this vehicle. i contacted firestone about whether these tires were recalled. i was told no. per info i received from you, it appears these tires are a possible safety hazard and that there was a recall. i was never notified by firestone of any such recall. please advise me on this. *nm

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