1993 Chevrolet S10 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,716miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Chevrolet S10, 7% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,716 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the check engine light illuminated and the engine began to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer wo determined that the exhaust gas recirculation valve was stuck in the open position. Could not determine the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10034335, filed 2003-08, 126,716 miles“Letter from senator burr on behalf of constituent who has concerns about the availability of parts for his 1993 chevy S10. The consumer stated he needs an eprom for the emission control system. The consumer was informed the part had been discontinued.”
NHTSA complaint #10298088, filed 2010-01“After the recall repairs on the EGR valve was performed, the operation of the vehicle worsened. Vehicle accelerated suddenly. The dealer has inspected the vehicle four times. The manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #847709, filed 1999-09“All around the rim of the tire it is splitting pretty bad on all four tires...there is alot of tread left on the tires. (tiresize: p215/75r15)( DOT number: tire size: p215/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #735402, filed 2000-10“Serpentine belt w/idler tension arm to aluminum housing fails repeatedly. This results in slack and poor performance of other components on same belt. Owner questions design of metal to aluminum functioning together.”
NHTSA complaint #800544, filed 1996-08Engine 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 1993 Chevrolet S10
141 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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