1991 Chevrolet S10 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 9%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Chevrolet S10, 9% of the 174 complaints for this model year. 8 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“- the contact stated that while driving her 1991 Chevrolet S10 blazer with the cruise control engaged the vehicle decelerates. Then the accelerator pedal went to the floor while she still had her foot on the brake pedal. The contact stated that she doesn't use the cruise control any more, she's afraid that this may happen again. The contact hasn't taken the vehicle to dealership to have the vehicle diagnosed.”
NHTSA complaint #10179073, filed 2007-01“While driving at 15 MPH consumer heard some type of popping sound and pulled over to the side, and saw some smoke coming from the hood. Alternator caught on fire fire department came out and put out the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #845608, filed 1999-08“While driving, digital readout electronic dashboard blacked out, causing no lights/speedometer/odometer/engine temperature/fuel gauges and rmp readout due to vibration which is unique in trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #806914, filed 1996-12“Approximately every 1,000 miles vehicle starts to idle rough; when coming to stop and making turns engine dies; lost power steering; nearly caused accident. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #974265, filed 1995-10Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 15 | 7% |
| 2001 | 28 | 9% |
| 2000 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 | 19 | 8% |
| 1998 | 50 | 8% |
| 1997 | 19 | 4% |
| 1996 | 41 | 6% |
| 1995 | 23 | 3% |
| 1994 | 28 | 3% |
| 1993 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 16 | 9% |
| 1989 | 6 | 13% |
| 1988 | 4 | 11% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet S10
72 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology