Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1982 Chevrolet S10. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM WHEEL CYLINDERS
- Summary
- EXCESSIVE ENLARGEMENT OF THE WHEEL CYLINDER PILOT HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL CYLINDER TO ROTATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID LEADS TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKE ACTION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. FRONT BRAKES WOULD REMAIN OPERATIONAL.
- Remedy
- ADD A PART TO PREVENT WHEEL CYLINDER FROM ROTATING.
POWER TRAIN:LUBRICANT:TRANSMISSION:MANUAL
- Summary
- REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK SUDDENLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION BETWEEN MAINSHAFT AND FIRST GEAR.
- Remedy
- DEALER WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID WITH A BLENDED FLUID AND IN ADDITION, WILL UPDATE THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
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Owner complaints (2)
2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 50% |
| Power train | 1 | 50% |
How 1982 compares with other S10 years
Best and worst S10 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 7 | 1 |
| 1984 | 8 | 1 |
| 1985 | 11 | 0 |
| 1986 | 22 | 1 |
| 1987 | 27 | 2 |
| 1988 | 37 | 1 |
| 1989 | 48 | 2 |
| 1990 | 29 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Looking at a 1982 S10 for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1982 Chevrolet S10 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1982 Chevrolet S10 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 85V048000 (brake), 84V073000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1982 Chevrolet S10 problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (1), Power train (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1982 S10 compare with other years?
Among the 1981–1990 Chevrolet S10 model years at least five years old, the 1981 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1989 the most (48). The 1982 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.