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Chevrolet S10 PickupModel year report

1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
130,000miles, 7 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
18 mpgcombined, 4.3L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 130,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Idles rough in neutral, RPM jumps from 1,000 runs high and keeps going to 7,000 RPM I shut it off cause it would stay at 6,000 RPM.. Then shut down it's self and not want start up again I've replace a lot of parts but this is also my 5th motor in this truck...”

NHTSA complaint #11331847, filed 2020-06, 200,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet s10. While driving at 40 MPH and preparing to stop, the contact noticed that the anti-lock brakes engaged instead. The stopping distance increased to 150 feet because of the failure. The contact replaced the four wheel drive selector switch himself. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000. The current mileage was 190,015.”

NHTSA complaint #10336413, filed 2010-06, 190,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet S10 PICKUP. The contact stated that there is a safety recall on the service brakes hydraulic antilock system, however, it does not apply to her VIN. She also stated that the ABS light began illuminating intermittently on july 4, 2006 and still continues. The current mileage is 95,000 and failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 02-01-08. The consumer stated when she applied the brakes, the battery gauge and indicator goes left or to the center.”

NHTSA complaint #10192047, filed 2007-05, 94,000 miles

Body and structure: “I have a s-10 extended cab and the passenger side cab corner has rusted a big hole in the side of the truck..I have looked at other trucks like mine and they have done the same thing...no other rust on the truck but right there it has a big hole.”

NHTSA complaint #10220543, filed 2008-03, 30,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 94,000 and 131,990 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 130,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S10 Pickup 2WD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual212623$2,900
S10 Pickup 2WD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182420$3,350
S10 Pickup 2WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162218$3,700
S10 Pickup 2WD4.3L 6-cyl5-speed manual152218$3,700
S10 Pickup 2WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152117$4,850
S10 Pickup 4WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152017$4,850
S10 Pickup 4WD4.3L 6-cyl5-speed manual151916$4,200
S10 Pickup 4WD5.2L 6-cyl5-speed manual152017$4,850

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 1995 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. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 14 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet S10 Pickup

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
1996580,0000—20—Not enough data
19957130,0000—18—Not enough data
19916199,0000—19—Not enough data

All Chevrolet S10 Pickup model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 1995 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 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup (S10 Pickup 2WD, 4.3L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 130,000 miles and the middle half falls between 94,000 and 131,990 miles; 14% 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.