1991 Chevrolet S10 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 12%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 21 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 Chevrolet S10, 12% of the 174 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver seatbelt comes loose while vehicle moving and while sitting still. Talked to dealer in pickens recently same story not a safety problem. This problem has been present since the vehicle was new. The driver belt got to where would never latch. Passanger belt would not extend most of the time not used for that reason.”
NHTSA complaint #705696, filed 1999-04“Body rust and paint chipping and peeling digital dashboard is dead except for speedometer and trip meter seatbelts do not lock up when you slam the brakes on front suspension is very squiky”
NHTSA complaint #10068891, filed 2004-01“Vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, restraints did not retract, causing major injuries. Dealer has been notified. The consumer after being examined by a physician believes he suffered major injury.”
NHTSA complaint #886068, filed 2001-04“The seat belt on the driver's side does not stay tight while braking or tugging on the belt, it does not provide any resistance in event of a crash. Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #705631, filed 1999-04“Rear seat belt latch release sticks causing belt not to lock. Tt rear seat belt buckle release button sticks in when pushed. Driver door inside handle wont return when opened.”
NHTSA complaint #972997, filed 1995-10Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 14 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 14 | 2% |
| 1995 | 22 | 2% |
| 1994 | 16 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 6% |
| 1991 | 21 | 12% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 10 | 21% |
| 1988 | 4 | 11% |
| 1987 | 7 | 26% |
| 1986 | 6 | 27% |
| 1985 | 2 | 18% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet S10
72 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsElectrical system
16 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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