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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1992 Chevrolet S10 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%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 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 180 complaints for this model year. 1 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.

“Our transmission caught fire through the dipstick. We did not learn of the dipstick/seal recall until today-our insurance agent told us, we never heard on news or received notice. We need recall information please, thanks.”

NHTSA complaint #755038, filed 2001-11

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004210%
20031710%
2002178%
2001176%
20004610%
19992812%
1998407%
19974910%
19966810%
1995505%
1994374%
199394%
199232%
1991116%
198924%
198825%
1987415%
198615%
1985436%
1984225%
1983343%

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
Equipment
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Seats
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