1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 199,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. The part named most often is tires, with 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and other or unknown (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 199,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires5 83%
- Body and structure2 33%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
Tires: “Dill tr-413 valve stem failures while driving on interstate resulted in the irreparable damage to two (2) tires. Tire dealer unaware of recall on valve stems, and not willing to even consider replacing tires, even using a pro-rated system. I feel that the failure of these valve stems and the damaged tires should be dill's responsibility to correct. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253242, filed 2008-12, 206,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 119,848 and 206,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S10 Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| S10 Pickup 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| S10 Pickup 2WD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| S10 Pickup 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| S10 Pickup 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| S10 Pickup 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| S10 Pickup 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet S10 Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | 80,000 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | 130,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 199,000 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet S10 Pickup model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup (S10 Pickup 2WD, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Chevrolet S10 Pickup reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 199,000 miles and the middle half falls between 119,848 and 206,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.