1992 Chevrolet S10 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Chevrolet S10, 3% of the 180 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, 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.
“Vehicle has had extended stopping distance which resulted in accident. Vehicle has ABS brakes. Also, pedal goes to floor of vehicle when brakes are applied.owner also had numerous brake parts replaced which did not correct problem. Dealer can't find any problem with brakes. Wipers come on by themself and heater burned out.”
NHTSA complaint #818086, filed 1997-10“While driving at 50 MPH there was a loud noise under the hood that caught the driver's attention, when the vehicle was pulled over, the hood was lifted, and there was a fire that ignited in the alternator, causing the vehicle to burn up. Dealer has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #845629, filed 1999-08“Driving approximately 70mph and heard a buzzing sound, saw battery light on. As pulling over heard a thumping noise and the vehicle stopped. Noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood, raised the hood and it engulfed in flames. Vehicle was totaled, and cause of fire is unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #819899, filed 1998-01“Wiring runs through front body hinge pillar at a 90 degree angle and was rubbing up against a metal bracket, causing installation on wiring to come off, resulting in a underdash fire.”
NHTSA complaint #889060, filed 2001-05Electrical 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 1992 Chevrolet S10
121 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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