Chevrolet S10 1986
Model S10 made in 1986 by Chevrolet got 33 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, structure and visibility. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/28/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 10 | 850826 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 23/27/24 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 10 | 850820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 24/30/26 | 26/39/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 10 | 850825 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 19/29/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 10 | 851028 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 10 | 85 930 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 10 | 851029 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 17 | 850825 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 17 | 850820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 17 | 850825 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/21/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 17 | 851028 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 17 | 85 930 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/29/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 17 | 851029 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 19/19/19 | 21/25/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 19 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/15/14 | 15/19/17 | Regular | $ 1339 | 19 | 851028 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 14/15/14 | 16/19/17 | Regular | $ 1339 | 19 | 851121 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V140000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1985 to 12/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 10064 | 10/31/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/21/1986 | 10/22/1986 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Tire and wheel information on certification label may be incorrect. consequence of defect: trucks fail to comply with fmvss 120. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install certified label with correct information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: certification labels/fmvss 120. vehicle description: light duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| PE90039 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/05/1990 | 06/29/1990 | SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE | ||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/06/1999 | 7 | 05/01/1995 | |
| The adl link says everything is okay, but when i am driving this thing the mil blinks on and off shutting all power off to the ignition, headlights, turn& tail lghts, fuel pump. the instrument cluster was still working but everything else is deceased. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/17/1996 | 1 | 03/07/1996 | |
| Valve clatter in new engine. | |||
| 10/17/1996 | 1 | 03/07/1996 | |
| Driver back seat popping. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Cam bearings failed prematurely, causing low oil pressure. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/27/1996 | 2 | 03/07/1996 | |
| Engine knocks. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1986 | |
| Fuel tank is leaking fuel due to corrosion.consumer beleived this condition is due to manufacturing defect. vehicle only has 74,000 miles of wear. dealer was not notified. *ak | |||
| 11/25/1994 | 5 | ||
| Gas tank sparked due to being corroded. *skd | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| The lights in the dash either stay on and you have to take the bulbs out for them to not light. also all the lights in the dash flicker whenever you stop or excillerate. you push in the lighter you lose the radio and everything on that fuse. has been fixed once before but the problem came back.*ak | |||
| 09/06/1994 | |||
| Electrical system failure, dome light melted, wires were also melted. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 2 | 03/07/1996 | |
| Rattling in dash. | |||
| 10/17/1996 | 1 | 03/07/1996 | |
| Driver back seat popping. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper switch failed, causing wipers not to operate properly, impairing visibility *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| The front passenger seatbelt keeps getting stuck in the belt retracts and keeps getting hung up. please explain. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belt failed. | |||
| 07/03/1996 | |||
| In an accident the seat belt did not hold. please describe. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| I haven't had an actual accident. my seatbelts just won't retract. i don't feel at all safe!! | |||
| 11/22/1995 | |||
| The front seatbelts do not retract and remain in that position and will not release. please describe. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 01/25/2000 | |||
| Vehicle involved in a head-on accident at 55 mphin which driver's seat belt snapped into two. no injuries was reported. manufacturer was contracted. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 05/20/1996 | 2 | 03/07/1996 | |
| Driver's seat upholstery came loose. | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 1 | 03/07/1996 | |
| Rear seat on driver's side makes popping noise. | |||
| 10/17/1996 | 1 | 03/07/1996 | |
| Driver back seat popping. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 12/17/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1990 | |
| Vehicle not designed w/headrest, causing neck injury in a head on collision. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes intermittently fail. *aw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| Upon coming tp stop sign applied brakes to slow down to 20 mph but load in box of truck started to shift. let up on brakes. when brakes were reapplied, pedal went to the floor, vehicle did not stop went into a ditch and rolled over twice. right front brake hose broke. | |||
| 12/04/1995 | |||
| Poor performance on the brake line. brake line failure. tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 10/21/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Steering linkage has very bad squeaking problem. i had been informed by an individual that there was a recall on the 1986 s10 blazers for that particular problem. i just wanted to do some research to see if there was any truth to it. it has been squeaking ever since i bought it but it has gotten worse since about 10/21/99. if you have no info, can you direct me where i could contact someone who may? thank you. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| While driving vehicle sahke and vibrates.*ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 1 | |||
| The tread of the tire separated from the casing and came through the bed of the truck and caused extensive damage to the undercarriage (defiance centennial). nlm | |||
| The tread on three of these tires have shredded in the last 6 yrs( dot number: tire size: 215/75r15 ) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/19/1995 | |||
| Put vehicle in drive, when high idle, open throttle position, impact 12:00, speed unknown, causing damages to garage. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 2 | 03/07/1996 | |
| Driver's/passenger's windows streaked. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper switch failed, causing wipers not to operate properly, impairing visibility *ak | |||