Chevrolet S10 1990
Model S10 made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 32 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and power train. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and steering. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 4.3l.
Model 1990
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/27/24 | 23/35/28 | Regular | $ 657 | 10 | 890724 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/27/25 | 26/35/29 | Regular | $ 630 | 10 | 890724 |
( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 750 | 10 | 890726 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 10 | 890726 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/23/20 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 10 | 890726 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 828 | 13 | 891024 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/20/17 | 18/26/21 | Regular | $ 926 | 13 | 890724 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 17 | 890726 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 828 | 17 | 890726 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 828 | 18 | 891024 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/20/17 | 18/25/20 | Regular | $ 926 | 18 | 890724 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/19/18 | 20/24/22 | Regular | $ 876 | 19 | 890813 |
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 | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
93V008000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1988 to 10/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 215052 | 01/15/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/14/1993 | 01/29/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The engine cooling fan blades break as a result of fatigue and/or vehicle induced stress. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the blade breakage occurs while the hood is open, aperson working under the hood or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struckand injured by the blade segment. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a newly designed fan assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: engine.vehicle description: light trucks with 2.5 l engines without air conditioning. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||||||||||||
96V195000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1987 to 01/30/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 144598 | 10/08/1996 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/08/1996 | 10/17/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will retorque the upper and lower bolts to correct specifications. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description:postal vehicles only. owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during late october 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
376105 | 02/01/1995 | 93-6A-111 | 39304 | Cold engine knock. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
GM161514 | 04/01/1995 | 92-153-10 | 41072 | End gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw | 11/01/1995 |
POWER TRAIN | |||||
990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
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 | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. | ||||||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
PE91057 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1991 | 07/12/1991 | HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
EA92015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/22/1992 | 05/28/1993 | HIGH IDLE FLARE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE92001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/07/1992 | 05/22/1992 | HIGH IDLE FLARE | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
04/09/1996 | |||
The fan blade went through the radiator and caused the truck to overheat. please describe. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
03/06/1999 | 10 | 03/01/1999 | |
When i purchased the vehicle on march 6 1999 i discovered the #2 cylinder was badly carbon fouled ,since that time it's has been in for repairs on 10 different occasions i have not been able to use the vehicle for my own personal use at all,the mechanic has basically told me that ,this particular engine was manufactured to operate in this manner and basically live with it! i feel this is a manufacturing defect and should get my money back in full since i have not been able to use the vehicle at all and apparently this is a lemon vehicle. *ak | |||
Engine is giving an error signal. owner interested in complaints on 1990-1998 s10's and the vortex v-6 engines. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
1 | 05/01/1990 | ||
Exhaust system muffler failed. | |||
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
06/15/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1990 | |
The cable holding the spare tire on broke. if any visual inspection is needed feel free to do so | |||
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
08/10/1998 | |||
While changing a flat tire on the rear passenger's side the jack collapsed. the manufacturer and dealership are aware of the problem. the jack will not be replaced free of charge. *ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
12/28/1999 | |||
Fual pump wire melted inside of fual tank. *ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||
03/03/1995 | 1 | ||
Gas tank separating at seam, manufacturers weld. resulting in fluid leak. owner has defective tank. tt | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
1 | 05/01/1990 | ||
Gas tank rusted out. | |||
Gas tank explodes if an electrical connector is connected backwards because 12 volts is supplied to the sensor circuit, causing it to burn out and emit sparks. *ak | |||
INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
Electronic dash board gear indicator lights failed, causing difficulty seeing which gear vehicle is in. *skd | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
1 | |||
3rd door latch failed causing door to not open/stick. mjs | |||
OTHER | |||
03/18/1998 | 1 | ||
Instrument panel failed had to have cluster module replaced. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
11/19/1997 | |||
While driving at 35 mph the defective abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the braking system to be inoperative, resultin in rollover. also, the driver's seat belt did not protect the occupant, causing the occupant to fly out of the driver's seatbelt and onto the passenger's side. *ak | |||
The drivers side seat belt retractor not working . *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
09/22/1995 | 2 | 12/20/1989 | |
Brakes failed. | |||
02/20/1997 | 2 | 12/20/1989 | |
Brakes failed twice; both incidents occured within two years, resulting in collisions. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
1 | 12/08/1997 | ||
When brakes are applied front wheels lock, and rear wheels keep turning, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified. a recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak | |||
02/20/1997 | 2 | 12/20/1989 | |
Abs brakes failed twice, once resulting in a collision/injuries. | |||
11/19/1997 | |||
While driving at 35 mph the defective abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the braking system to be inoperative, resultin in rollover. also, the driver's seat belt did not protect the occupant, causing the occupant to fly out of the driver's seatbelt and onto the passenger's side. *ak | |||
06/09/1997 | 3 | ||
While driving approx 30 mph, needing to make a quick stop, applied brakes, no reaction, did not stop. mechanic changed pads/drums, intermittent problem. defect has reoccurred after 1 year. this defect can result in an accident. *ak | |||
06/18/1996 | |||
Anti- lock braking system warning light comes on and pedal occasionally fluctuates to the floor. *ak | |||
10/26/1994 | |||
Abs, brake failure, when making a left hand turn experience loss of effectiveness and complete failure impact 10:00 position speed 35 mph. tt | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
Front brakes on the right side wear out, but the outside pads wear out first . the censor that should let you know that the pads are worn out is on the inside, so the consumer has no warning before the brakes are gone unless visual inspection.*ak | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
02/01/1990 | |||
Paint on roof is beginning to peel. everytime i was in vehicle more paint flakes off | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
07/19/1995 | |||
The hood release and the emergancy brake are too close together. please describe. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
The front and rear suspension the way it is design when hitting a bump you can fill it. tt | |||
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
The front and rear suspension the way it is design when hitting a bump you can fill it. tt | |||
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
05/20/1998 | 1 | 08/14/1996 | |
Spare tire mount failed. | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
08/14/2000 | 2 | ||
Last week two tires have shown signs of tread separation. tires were on a 1990, chevrolet, s10. not original tire equipment. tire mileage about 35,000. there was 5/32 tread left on the tires. *ak both of the back firestone firehawk atx tires had bulges on the tread. *slc | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
04/01/1993 | 1 | 11/01/1990 | |
Windshield wiper motor failed. |