1993 Chevrolet S10 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Chevrolet S10, 4% of the 233 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“When driving or at a stop consumer applied the brakes, brake pedal went straight to the floor, and vehicle kept going until the consumer applied the brakes again. Also, transmission popped out of gear.”
NHTSA complaint #844317, filed 1999-08“#ea94-038 front and rear brake was replace total of four times have ABS anti-lock brake, #a94-029 the alternator was replaced a year ago still having the problem. Right rear axle seal leak. Noise coming from rear. Ehcu module replaced, brakes replaced three times, replaced front pads, and turned rotors. Service engine soon light illuminated. Air conditioner compressor failed. Alternator and battery failed. Transmission jerks. Wiper blades replaced, did not clean well.”
NHTSA complaint #972876, filed 1995-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 17 | 10% |
| 2002 | 17 | 8% |
| 2001 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 | 46 | 10% |
| 1999 | 28 | 12% |
| 1998 | 40 | 7% |
| 1997 | 49 | 10% |
| 1996 | 68 | 10% |
| 1995 | 50 | 5% |
| 1994 | 37 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 11 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 4 | 36% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
| 1983 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet S10
141 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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