1991 Chevrolet S10 Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1991 Chevrolet S10. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: Chevrolet S10 1991–1996, Blazer 1991–1996, GMC Jimmy 1991–1996 +1 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
Possible consequence: If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sectorCovers: Chevrolet S10 1987–1995
Reported issue: The intermediate steering shaft loosens at the steering shaft to steering gear coupling. With this looseness, the yoke pinch bolt can wear on the splines of the shaft until there is no longer an interference between the splines and the bolt.
Possible consequence: This condition can cause body to chassis movement allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear which can result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will retorque the upper and lower bolts to correct specifications.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › FanCovers: Chevrolet S10 1989–1992, GMC S15 1989–1992
Reported issue: The engine cooling fan blades break as a result of fatigue and/or vehicle induced stress.
Possible consequence: If the blade breakage occurs while the hood is open, aperson working under the hood or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struckand injured by the blade segment.
Remedy: Install a newly designed fan assembly.
- Fuel system, gasoline › StorageCovers: Chevrolet S10 1991, Blazer 1991, GMC Jimmy 1991 +4 more
Reported issue: Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.
Possible consequence: In the event of rollover accident, an out of postionseal could allow fuel spillage in excess of the amount prescribed by fmvss 301.spilled fuel could ignite near an ignition source.
Remedy: Replace sender seals.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower armCovers: Chevrolet S10 1991, GMC S15 1991, Chevrolet T10 1991
Reported issue: Nuts used to attach lower control arms, rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorbers do not meet specifications and could "strip".
Possible consequence: Stripping of the nuts in the rear suspension could reduceclamp load on lower control arm, which could allow the arm to detach, resultingin loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy: Replace lower control arm attachment nuts as well as rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorber nuts.
- Visibility › WindshieldCovers: Chevrolet S10 1991, GMC Jimmy 1991, S15 1991 +3 more
Reported issue: Use of improper primer on metal surfaces of windshield and side window openings could cause low adhesion to the metal surface and would not provide retention required by fmvss 212.
Possible consequence: Windshield and side window glass would not prevent theejection of vehicle occupants during a vehicle crash, which causes seriousinjuries and fatalities.
Remedy: Remove and reinstall glass using proper primer.
NHTSA investigations
- EA99018Spare tire separation from vehicleClosed · Jun 30, 1999
- PE99004Separation of spare tire from vehicleClosed · Jan 15, 1999
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.