1994 Chevrolet S10 Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1994 Chevrolet S10. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: Chevrolet S10 1991–1996, Blazer 1991–1996, GMC Jimmy 1991–1996 +1 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. Under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
Possible consequence: If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
- Seat beltsCovers: Chevrolet S10 1994–1997, GMC Sonoma 1994–1997, Chevrolet Blazer 1996–1997 +1 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
Possible consequence: If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sectorCovers: Chevrolet S10 1987–1995
Reported issue: The intermediate steering shaft loosens at the steering shaft to steering gear coupling. With this looseness, the yoke pinch bolt can wear on the splines of the shaft until there is no longer an interference between the splines and the bolt.
Possible consequence: This condition can cause body to chassis movement allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear which can result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will retorque the upper and lower bolts to correct specifications.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Chevrolet S10 1994, GMC S15 1994
Reported issue: A vacuum hose can detach from the power brake booster check valve as a result of engine backfire.
Possible consequence: This can result in increased engine idle and loss of power brake assist after depletion of the booster vacuum reserve.
Remedy: Dealers will install a clamp on the power brake booster assist.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Chevrolet S10 1994, GMC S15 1994
Reported issue: The fuel tank filler pipes were not manufactured to specification which caused loss of fuel between the fuel tank filler pipe and the vent tube during a test. The loss of fuel was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if a vehicle crash were to occur, it may cause the joint between the fuel tank filler pipes and the vent tube to crack. If the vehicle overturned, fuel leakage would occur, which could result in a post-crash fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe on these vehicles.
NHTSA investigations
- EA99018Spare tire separation from vehicleClosed · Jun 30, 1999
- PE99004Separation of spare tire from vehicleClosed · Jan 15, 1999
- PE96048Loss of steering controlClosed · Jul 19, 1996
← 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.