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Chevrolet S10 Pickup problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every S10 Pickup from 1991 to 1996: 25 owner complaints and 0 recalls across 6 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 1995 (7), 1991 (6), 1996 (5). Best fuel economy: 23 mpg combined (1996).

Chevrolet S10 Pickup
Photo: IFCAR · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Tires5
Body & structure4
Visibility (wipers, glass)4
Brakes (hydraulic)4
Other / unknown3
Engine & cooling2
Brakes2
Electrical2

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
19910622
19920122
19930322
19940322
19950723
19960523

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Chevrolet S10 Pickup?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 1995 (7), 1991 (6), 1996 (5).

How many recalls has the Chevrolet S10 Pickup had?

Across 1991–1996, NHTSA lists 0 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).