1991 Chevrolet S10 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Chevrolet S10, 6% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving the vehicle the motor and driveshaft shimmy. When letting off the accelerator vehicle shimmies alot more. Also, when changing gears there is clunking sound upon releasing the clutch. This was due to the throw out bearing, which was replaced in sept of 92. Bearing when out again in jan of 97 at 64,000 miles. Vehicle has not been repaired at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #810372, filed 1997-03“Steering failure was catastrophic. Vehicle veered suddenly in heavy traffic. Managed to control vehicle, slow down and exit. Universal joint failed when nylon connectors, approximately 1/4 inch thick, shattering without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #539080, filed 1998-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 17 | 10% |
| 2002 | 17 | 8% |
| 2001 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 | 46 | 10% |
| 1999 | 28 | 12% |
| 1998 | 40 | 7% |
| 1997 | 49 | 10% |
| 1996 | 68 | 10% |
| 1995 | 50 | 5% |
| 1994 | 37 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 11 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 4 | 36% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
| 1983 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet S10
72 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsFuel system
12 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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