1990 Chevrolet S10 problems
NHTSA has received 34 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet S10, and 29% of them involve brakes. After that come fuel system (12%) and engine (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 29% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 5 complaints mention a crash; 2 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1990 ranks 15th most-complained-about out of 15 model years of the Chevrolet S10 with enough data (6 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
ABS, brake failure, when making a left hand turn experience loss of effectiveness and complete failure impact 10:00 position speed 35 MPH. Tt
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.
A jeep with a bike mounted on a bike rack stopped quickly in front of me. I hit my brakes, but quickly lost braking effectiveness and the brake pedal went to the floor. I tried to swerve, but hit the rear of the jeep, damaging the bike and bike rack. Severe damage to my grille, drivers side front fender and headlight, and radiator mount. After exchanging insurance information, I noticed brake fluid on ground, by the fuel tank on drivers side. Limped home (about 2 blocks). No brakes other than emergency brake.