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1994 Chevrolet S10 brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 597 complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet S10, 49% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
597 49% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
34,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
115 and 1
Injuries and deaths
42 and 2

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When brakes problems show up

Brakes complaints by mileage, 1994 Chevrolet S10 Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 34,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 3 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 0 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 0 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 1 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 2 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 34,000 miles
Based on 10 complaints that include mileage. 60% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles3
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles0
60k to 80k miles0
80k to 100k miles1
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles2
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 10 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 34,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 115 crashes, 1 fire, 42 injuries, 2 deaths.

What owners wrote

ABS braking problems. Tt left rear brake locks up, when brakes release they make the truck jerk and thump, an accident was caused due to this failure, consumer was injured. *slc

CrashInjuryDeath

Brake line failed, causing loss of all brake fluid and braking power, - almost caused an accident. Second failure in 12 months (2 different areas of vehicle).

Reported at 38,000 miles, November 2003

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