Chevrolet S10 1985
Model S10 made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 19 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, structure and visibility. The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has 4 modeles with engines 1.9l, 2.2l and 2.5l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.9L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 24/30/26 | 26/38/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 10 | 84 831 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 30/34/32 | 33/44/37 | D | $ 562 | 10 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 30/36/32 | 33/46/38 | D | $ 562 | 10 | 84 813 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/27/23 | 23/35/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 10 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/26/24 | 25/34/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 10 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/29/25 | 25/37/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 10 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 10 | 84 8 2 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 10 | 84 8 2 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/25/19 | 18/32/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 10 | 84 8 7 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 17 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 17 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 17 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 17 | 84 8 2 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 17 | 84 8 2 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/24/19 | 18/31/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 17 | 84 8 7 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 19/19/19 | 21/24/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 19 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/15/15 | 16/19/17 | Regular | $ 1251 | 19 | 84 8 2 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 14/16/14 | 15/20/17 | Regular | $ 1339 | 19 | 84 8 2 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 30/33/31 | 33/43/37 | D | $ 581 | 10 | 84 730 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 29/33/31 | 32/43/36 | D | $ 581 | 10 | 84 730 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/27/23 | 23/35/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 10 | 840820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/26/24 | 25/34/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 10 | 840820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/29/25 | 25/37/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 10 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 10 | 84 817 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 19/25/22 | 22/32/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 10 | 84 8 2 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/25/21 | 20/33/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 10 | 84 8 2 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 17 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/24/23 | 24/30/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 17 | 84 827 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 17 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 17 | 84 817 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 17 | 84 8 2 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/25/21 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 17 | 84 8 2 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 19/19/19 | 21/24/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 19 | 840820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/15/15 | 18/20/18 | Regular | $ 1251 | 19 | 84 817 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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 | |||||||||||||||
| 06E049000 | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. | E (Equipment) | 27176 | 07/01/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/24/2006 | 06/05/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ck 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | K2 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 Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| GM161514 | 04/01/1995 | 92-153-10 | 41072 | End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| GM561204 | 04/01/1995 | 41076 | Water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 9310A343 | 02/01/1993 | 39431 | Front door side glass binding/track disengagement. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA89003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1988 | 08/24/1990 | REAR AXLE SHAFT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE88047 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/19/1988 | 11/07/1988 | REAR AXLE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE90039 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/05/1990 | 06/29/1990 | SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Crankshaft failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire. (ohio traffic crash report). mjs | |||
| 08/18/1998 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire. | |||
| 12/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Cylinder heads cracked, causing oil leak. *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 2 | |||
| Intake manifold gasket leaked water into crankcase, causing engine to go bar at 4000 miles. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| Emergency parking brake does not hold. rear wheels lock up easily in wet weather. please describe. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 1 | |||
| Speedometer failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/19/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rear axle broke and caused truck to flip over. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Faulty clutch. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 06/30/1996 | 1 | ||
| Drive shaft broke, causing right rear wheel to fall off, causing accident. (ohio state police report) *dh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Transmission slipping. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 11/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Had an accident, drivers side seat belt did not restain. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Driver's side seat belt does not latch in male portion system. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/06/2012 | 1 | ||
| While operating the vehicle on city streets at posted speed limit of 35 mph, the tire separated where the belt meets the sidewall. approximately 1/5 of the belt separated from the tire causing small chunks to fly free and a flap of belt to peel loose. the vehicle was driven at reduced speed under hazard warning, where the tire was removed and replaced by the spare. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2012 | |||
| While operating the vehicle on city streets at posted speed limit of 35 mph, the tire separated where the belt meets the sidewall. approximately 1/5 of the belt separated from the tire causing small chunks to fly free and a flap of belt to peel loose. the vehicle was driven at reduced speed under hazard warning, where the tire was removed and replaced by the spare. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| Emergency parking brake does not hold. rear wheels lock up easily in wet weather. please describe. tt | |||