Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1994 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 1994 Chevrolet S10. Not checked against your VIN.
GM/SAFETY BELT WEBBING
Seat belts
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.
- Consequence
- IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
Repair progress not yet reported586,058 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 97V096001
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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
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:CHECK VALVE
Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · vacuum · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- A VACUUM HOSE CAN DETACH FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE AS A RESULT OF ENGINE BACKFIRE.
- Consequence
- THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED ENGINE IDLE AND LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AFTER DEPLETION OF THE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CLAMP ON THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSIST.
Repair progress not yet reported30,263 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 94V228000
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FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF FUEL BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND THE VENT TUBE DURING A TEST. THE LOSS OF FUEL WAS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
- Consequence
- CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, IT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES AND THE VENT TUBE TO CRACK. IF THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED, FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE ON THESE VEHICLES.
Repair progress not yet reported117,200 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 94V014000
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Owner complaints (967)
967 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
122involved a crash
8involved a fire
53injuries reported
1deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 967 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 531 | 54.9% |
| Visibility | 241 | 24.9% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 66 | 6.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 39 | 4% |
| Fuel system | 38 | 3.9% |
| Power train | 37 | 3.8% |
| Electrical system | 28 | 2.9% |
| Suspension | 21 | 2.2% |
| Equipment | 20 | 2.1% |
| Structure | 20 | 2.1% |
How 1994 compares with other S10 years
Best and worst S10 years →199029
1991174
1992180
1993233
1994967
1995911
1996668
1997469
1998613
1999231
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 29 | 2 |
| 1991 | 174 | 6 |
| 1992 | 180 | 3 |
| 1993 | 233 | 3 |
| 1994 | 967 | 5 |
| 1995 | 911 | 5 |
| 1996 | 668 | 7 |
| 1997 | 469 | 6 |
| 1998 | 613 | 6 |
| 1999 | 231 | 0 |
This year (1994)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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1994 Chevrolet S10 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet S10 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 99V193000 (brake), 97V096001 (seat belt), 96V195000 (steering), 94V228000 (brake), 94V014000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1994 Chevrolet S10 problems?
Owners filed 967 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (531), Visibility (241), Engine and engine cooling (66) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1994 S10 compare with other years?
Among the 1990–1999 Chevrolet S10 model years at least five years old, the 1990 drew the fewest complaints (29) and the 1994 the most (967). The 1994 drew 967. 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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