1992 Chevrolet S10 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%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 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Chevrolet S10, 5% of the 180 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“This is the 3rd time I am going to have to replace my exhast manifold.. I have heard there been other people with the GM 2.5 l engine who also had to replace the exhuast manifold numberous times. Is there a major problem with this product?”
NHTSA complaint #715165, filed 1999-11“My son and I both own chevrolets S10 trucks. Both of them developed profuse oil leaks from the oil filter adapter lines. This caused a total hemorrhage of oil before it could be discovered and damaged the engines. What a surprise to discover several other similar general motors vehicles in the same shop with the same problem. The shop owners said this is a common defect with these Chevrolet and gmc trucks, and that they had replaced leaking lines on 8 or 10 in just the past month. If this is happening in one small shop in town, how many is it happening to all over the country? …”
NHTSA complaint #10049393, filed 2003-12Related recalls
- 93V008000Jan 14, 1993The engine cooling fan blades break as a result of fatigue and/or vehicle induced stress.Covers: Chevrolet S10 1989–1992, GMC S15 1989–1992
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 25 | 8% |
| 2000 | 30 | 6% |
| 1999 | 22 | 10% |
| 1998 | 51 | 8% |
| 1997 | 40 | 9% |
| 1996 | 71 | 11% |
| 1995 | 84 | 9% |
| 1994 | 66 | 7% |
| 1993 | 16 | 7% |
| 1992 | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 | 18 | 10% |
| 1990 | 4 | 14% |
| 1989 | 4 | 8% |
| 1988 | 6 | 16% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 3 | 27% |
| 1984 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet S10
121 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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