1994 Chevrolet S10 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 533about this part
- Share
- 55%of 967 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 533 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Chevrolet S10, 55% of the 967 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 102 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving consumer smelt an awful smell coming from the air vents. Consumer pulled the vehicle over, and had it towed to a dealership. The dealership indicated that the cause of the smell, was due to the air cooler line coming detached, which caused the oil to leak out, and destroy the engine. Please provide more details. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001655, filed 2002-12, 136,000 miles“When the brakes were applied, the pedal traveled to the floor, the master cylinder was replaced, however the problem persisted. ....the fist notice of impending failure was very slowly sinking brake pedal while stopping in traffic. As more stops were made the rate of the pedal sinking became faster. Cups in the maste cylinder were letting brake fluid leak by them. New master cylinders did not solve problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10015426, filed 2003-04, 13,068 miles“Brake line failed, causing loss of all brake fluid and braking power, - almost caused an accident. Second failure in 12 months (2 different areas of vehicle).”
NHTSA complaint #10048870, filed 2003-11, 38,000 miles“The accelerator speeds up and sticks and the brakes won't work.its almost like having cruise control except that I dont have it.this has happened to me 5 times now and I've had the truck in to the chevy dealer twice and they can't find anything wrong.I need to know if there has been a recall on a problem like this and what it might be so I can get it fixed. Thank you for your time.”
NHTSA complaint #743674, filed 2001-04“There is a recall on the ABS on 1994 4wd S10's, but gmc says it does not apply to my VIN. This loss of braking power during ABS-action occurs during sustained braking (as opposed to during full panic stops). Two rear-end collisions have resulted. Chevy dealer inspected brakes, charged me $50, and said they were okay. Now I can neither drive the truck or in good conscience sell it.”
NHTSA complaint #724103, filed 2000-06Related recalls
- 99V193000Jul 19, 1999Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september…Covers: Chevrolet S10 1991–1996, Blazer 1991–1996, GMC Jimmy 1991–1996 +1 more
- 94V228000Nov 21, 1994A vacuum hose can detach from the power brake booster check valve as a result of engine backfire.Covers: Chevrolet S10 1994, GMC S15 1994
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 29% |
| 2003 | 38 | 21% |
| 2002 | 21 | 10% |
| 2001 | 64 | 21% |
| 2000 | 105 | 22% |
| 1999 | 35 | 15% |
| 1998 | 77 | 13% |
| 1997 | 101 | 22% |
| 1996 | 222 | 33% |
| 1995 | 321 | 35% |
| 1994 | 533 | 55% |
| 1993 | 141 | 61% |
| 1992 | 121 | 67% |
| 1991 | 72 | 41% |
| 1990 | 10 | 34% |
| 1989 | 3 | 6% |
| 1988 | 6 | 16% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet S10
241 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsEquipment
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSeats
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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