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#BS-1991-CHES10-37B6

1991 Chevrolet S10

Based on reports from 253 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
253
Crashes
19
Fires
11
Recalls
9
TSBs
7
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 253 complaints, 19 crashes, 11 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

60 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 132K miles.

!Inspect the Seat Belts:front:buckle AssemblyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (60 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip60 (24%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly10 (4%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly8 (3%)
Structure:body:door7 (3%)
Other7 (3%)
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator6 (2%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe5 (2%)
Brakes5 (2%)

1991 Chevrolet S10: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 1991 Chevrolet S10, with 60 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 132,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 132K-mile mark.

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1991 Chevrolet S10, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1991 Chevrolet S10, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:door Issues

Structure:body:door complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1991 Chevrolet S10, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:door-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Chevrolet S10. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E049000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

08E050000Dec 2008

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

90V107000Jun 1990

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

USE OF IMPROPER PRIMER ON METAL SURFACES OF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW OPENINGS COULD CAUSE LOW ADHESION TO THE METAL SURFACE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.

90V193000Nov 1990

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP".

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 253 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1991 Chevrolet S10: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Chevrolet S10?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Chevrolet S10 is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 60 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Chevrolet S10 reliable?
The 1991 Chevrolet S10 has 253 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 11 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Chevrolet S10 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Chevrolet S10 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Chevrolet S10 has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet S10 problems start?
Based on 6 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 132,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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