1992 Chevrolet S10 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 Chevrolet S10, 7% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
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.
“Cpi fuel injection unit failed allowing excessive amount of fuel to enter engine. A large amount of this fuel was not burned in the engine and sent out of the engine into the exhaust system. This condition posed a major safety hazard for a possible engine fire or explosion according to my mechanic. He has service many of these similar 4.3l cpi engines which have had the same failure of the cpi fuel injection unit. I am reporting this problem with my vehicle in order to prevent a serious incident in a vehicle with the same engine.”
NHTSA complaint #714037, filed 1999-10“The gas tank rotted out from the outside in. The gas tank extends beyond the bed of the truck. When bulk items such as mulch are loaded they fall on the tank and become lodged between the tank and the plastic safety shield.”
NHTSA complaint #700198, filed 1998-10“Consumer began smelling gas whenever tank is full. He took vehicle to dealership and was told that the gas tank had rusted and pin holes are in this tank. Consumer has had tank repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #823820, filed 1998-06“Fuel injector assembly leaking fuel and plastic tubes that carry the fuel out of the assembly crimped, preventing fuel from flowing properly, replass assemble and fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #512030, filed 1996-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 17 | 8% |
| 2001 | 30 | 10% |
| 2000 | 29 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 46 | 10% |
| 1996 | 19 | 3% |
| 1995 | 37 | 4% |
| 1994 | 38 | 4% |
| 1993 | 20 | 9% |
| 1992 | 12 | 7% |
| 1991 | 12 | 7% |
| 1990 | 4 | 14% |
| 1989 | 4 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 14% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet S10
121 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.
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