1994 Chevrolet S10 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 967 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seats of the 1994 Chevrolet S10, 1% of the 967 complaints for this model year. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“On-oing problem with various parts: 1. Whenever vehicle runs erratically it causes vehicle to have no brakes ( fuel injectors have been replaced on three occasions); 2. Electrical problems ( replaced battery on six occasions), and 3. Front seat will not stay locked in place, seat moved back and forth. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty, and repairs would only be at consumer's cost.”
NHTSA complaint #852030, filed 1999-10“When brakes are applied, driver's reclining seatback would go forward instead of remaining stationary. Will not lock up. Took to dealer & mechanic said seat working like it was designed to work.”
NHTSA complaint #822416, filed 1998-04“Front seat rear bolts are cracking. Causing seat to be loose. Cracked halfway around anchor plate. Gm said vehicle is too old to be repaired & will not repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #829558, filed 1998-10“Power seat wiring harness is pinched between the seat pedestal and the floor. Shorted out/blew main fuse and rendered power seat locked in place. (qcaw)”
NHTSA complaint #538098, filed 1998-07“Vehicles driver and passenger seat back do not lock up in any stopping conditions.mfr states in abrupt stopping they lock.this vehicles do not lock-up.”
NHTSA complaint #800609, filed 1996-08Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 55 | 12% |
| 1999 | 33 | 14% |
| 1998 | 48 | 8% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 2% |
| 1995 | 35 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet S10
533 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
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 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.
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