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1992 Chevrolet S10 Equipment Problems

Complaints
5about 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 5 complaints about the equipment of the 1992 Chevrolet S10, 3% of the 180 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Pe99044, the spare tire cable broke , which almost caused the spare tire to fall out and could have resulted in an accident. Consumer installed an after market locking device to prevent theft of the tire. This prevented the tire from falling to the pavement.”

NHTSA complaint #836698, filed 1999-04

“Spare tire fell off while driving. Cable which helps to support spare tire broke. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.”

NHTSA complaint #835337, filed 1999-02

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200342%
200263%
200193%
200082%
1999125%
1998112%
199782%
1996365%
1995313%
1994202%
199352%
199253%
199174%
199027%
198912%
198813%

Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet S10

Brakes
121 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body 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