1992 Chevrolet S10 Vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control 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.
“While driving 55 MPH up hill in cruise throttle body stuck wide open. Driver had to shut off ignition to stop truck from accelerating at such a high rate of speed. Depressing brake pedal had no effect. Truck has been taken to the dealership a number of times for this problem. Dealer was not able to duplicate this problem continued on back.”
NHTSA complaint #866424, filed 2000-07“While putting vehicle in reverse vehicle suddenly accelerates at a high rate of speed.there is also black smoke noticeable from rear of vehicle. Owner has taken vehicle to dealers and was told battery voltage is low, causing problems with micro processer in cpu.”
NHTSA complaint #821113, filed 1998-02“When brakes are applied the pedal is hard, not allowing the vehicle to stop the way it should. The dealer has been notified. Also, runs very rough when it starts.subsequently starts to race and continues to race until it warms up.”
NHTSA complaint #818065, filed 1997-11Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 21 | 4% |
| 1996 | 38 | 6% |
| 1995 | 29 | 3% |
| 1994 | 39 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet S10
121 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectrical system
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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