1987 Chevrolet S10 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Chevrolet S10, 15% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel tank rusted due to a manufacturer's defect which was replaced, and after five years has rusted again, dealer will not replace because warranty has expired.”
NHTSA complaint #816264, filed 1997-09Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 17 | 8% |
| 2001 | 30 | 10% |
| 2000 | 29 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 46 | 10% |
| 1996 | 19 | 3% |
| 1995 | 37 | 4% |
| 1994 | 38 | 4% |
| 1993 | 20 | 9% |
| 1992 | 12 | 7% |
| 1991 | 12 | 7% |
| 1990 | 4 | 14% |
| 1989 | 4 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 14% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1987 Chevrolet S10
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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