1992 Chevrolet S10 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 121about this part
- Share
- 67%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 121 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Chevrolet S10, 67% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 17 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My rear anti-lock brakes do not work at all when I'm in two-wheel drive. I have to be in four-wheel drive before my rear brakes work at all. I understand there has been a recall on this problem but I can't find a Chevrolet dealer that can help me. This is a very dangerous situation as I have had many close calls due to brake failure. Hope you can help me.( DOT number: )”
NHTSA complaint #737854, filed 2000-12“We have a 1992 s-10 blazer with a two wheel locking differential-rear axle. Since we purchased it, we have always felt that the brakes were too hard to apply and failed to stop quickly. On several occasions we had to stop on gravel and the vehicle slid instead of coming to a complete stop. The 1992 two wheel drive blazers need to be included in the present recall.”
NHTSA complaint #709025, filed 1999-07“Consumer is experiencing ABS brake defect. The brake system is not consistent. Some of the problem may causes the brake pedal to go to the floor before the vehicle comes to a stop or brakes appear to grab more to the left or right. Coditions always appear to be different. Dealer notified and condition still occurs. All repairs are at a cost to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #824832, filed 1998-06“While driving stepped on the brakes, but the brakes won't work with minimum stopping distance as stated in recall 99v193000. Front brakes are ok, but rear brakes ABS doesn't not work properly. Repairs have been made to the proportioning valve, shoes, drums, discs, pads, and hoses, but problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #859396, filed 2000-03“Abs went out while on vacation. Dealer has reset the system on two occasions after the warning light came on. Recently, just after the 50k mile warranty expired, the warning light came on again, and a dealer told the owner it would be okay to drive the vehicle while the light was on if he could not afford the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #531517, filed 1998-02Related recalls
- 99V193000Jul 19, 1999Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september…Covers: Chevrolet S10 1991–1996, Blazer 1991–1996, GMC Jimmy 1991–1996 +1 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 29% |
| 2003 | 38 | 21% |
| 2002 | 21 | 10% |
| 2001 | 64 | 21% |
| 2000 | 105 | 22% |
| 1999 | 35 | 15% |
| 1998 | 77 | 13% |
| 1997 | 101 | 22% |
| 1996 | 222 | 33% |
| 1995 | 321 | 35% |
| 1994 | 533 | 55% |
| 1993 | 141 | 61% |
| 1992 | 121 | 67% |
| 1991 | 72 | 41% |
| 1990 | 10 | 34% |
| 1989 | 3 | 6% |
| 1988 | 6 | 16% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet S10
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology