Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1991 Chevrolet S10. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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GM/ABS
Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.
- Consequence
- IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
Repair progress not yet reported1,125,749 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V193000
Listed for 1991 Chevrolet S10. Not checked against your VIN.
GM/STEERING SHAFT
Steering · gear box · shaft sector
Official NHTSA text
- 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
- 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.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE UPPER AND LOWER BOLTS TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Repair progress not yet reported144,598 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V195000
Listed for 1991 Chevrolet S10. Not checked against your VIN.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES BREAK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESS.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED FAN ASSEMBLY.
Repair progress not yet reported215,052 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V008000
Listed for 1991 Chevrolet S10. Not checked against your VIN.
FUEL:FUEL SYSTEM OTHER PARTS
Fuel system, gasoline · storage
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FUEL TANK SENDER SEAL OUT OF POSITION.
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, AN OUT OF POSTIONSEAL COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PRESCRIBED BY FMVSS 301.SPILLED FUEL COULD IGNITE NEAR AN IGNITION SOURCE.
- Remedy
- REPLACE SENDER SEALS.
Repair progress not yet reported102,885 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 91V108000
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SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER
Suspension · front · control arm · lower arm
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP".
- Consequence
- STRIPPING OF THE NUTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD REDUCECLAMP LOAD ON LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ARM TO DETACH, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT NUTS AS WELL AS REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUTS.
Repair progress not yet reported237 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 90V193000
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VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDSHIELD
Visibility · windshield
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- USE OF IMPROPER PRIMER ON METAL SURFACES OF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW OPENINGS COULD CAUSE LOW ADHESION TO THE METAL SURFACE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.
- Consequence
- WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW GLASS WOULD NOT PREVENT THEEJECTION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUSINJURIES AND FATALITIES.
- Remedy
- REMOVE AND REINSTALL GLASS USING PROPER PRIMER.
Repair progress not yet reported181 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 90V107000
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Owner complaints (174)
174 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
18involved a crash
10involved a fire
84injuries reported
2deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 174 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 71 | 40.8% |
| Seat belts | 21 | 12.1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | 10.3% |
| Electrical system | 16 | 9.2% |
| Structure | 13 | 7.5% |
| Fuel system | 12 | 6.9% |
| Power train | 11 | 6.3% |
| Suspension | 8 | 4.6% |
| Tires | 8 | 4.6% |
| Equipment | 7 | 4% |
How 1991 compares with other S10 years
Best and worst S10 years →198727
198837
198948
199029
1991174
1992180
1993233
1994967
1995911
1996668
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 27 | 2 |
| 1988 | 37 | 1 |
| 1989 | 48 | 2 |
| 1990 | 29 | 2 |
| 1991 | 174 | 6 |
| 1992 | 180 | 3 |
| 1993 | 233 | 3 |
| 1994 | 967 | 5 |
| 1995 | 911 | 5 |
| 1996 | 668 | 7 |
This year (1991)Other yearsStill collecting reports
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.
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1991 Chevrolet S10 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet S10 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 99V193000 (brake), 96V195000 (steering), 93V008000 (engine), 91V108000 (fuel system), 90V193000 (suspension), 90V107000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1991 Chevrolet S10 problems?
Owners filed 174 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (71), Seat belts (21), Engine and engine cooling (18) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1991 S10 compare with other years?
Among the 1987–1996 Chevrolet S10 model years at least five years old, the 1987 drew the fewest complaints (27) and the 1994 the most (967). The 1991 drew 174. 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.
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