Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1995 Chevrolet S10 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip — runs 4.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
911Complaints
8Recalls
178Crashes
13Fires
155Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (25.7% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 4.2× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
5 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 1 rests on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 234 · 25.7% | Recalled | Recall 99V193000 · Recall 99I006000 |
| Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 115 · 12.6% | Recalled | Recall 98V150001 |
| Air Bags:frontal | 95 · 10.4% | No official action | — |
| Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 84 · 9.2% | Recalled | Recall 98V150001 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 29 · 3.2% | Recalled | Recall 95V180000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 25 · 2.7% | Recalled | Recall 99V193000 · Recall 99I006000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 911 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 8 campaigns
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
NHTSA campaign 07E021000 · 2007 · reported 03/12/2007
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seat Belts
NHTSA campaign 97V096001 · 1997 · reported 06/12/1997
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
NHTSA campaign 99V193000 · 1999 · reported 07/19/1999
IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
NHTSA campaign 96V195000 · 1996 · reported 10/08/1996
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
NHTSA campaign 95V180000 · 1995 · reported 09/22/1995
IF THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE HOOD WAS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE FAN BLADE AND INJURED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
NHTSA campaign 98V150001 · 1998 · reported 07/01/1998
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
NHTSA campaign 99I006000 · 1999 · reported 07/19/1999
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE SURFACES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE, WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP, DLR CAN'T REPRODUCE CONDITION.”NHTSA complaint 800935 — filed 08/15/1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“WHEN PUSHING PEDAL DOWN TO BRAKE, A LOUD NOISE/VIBRATION IS EXPERIENCED. DURING WET CONDITIONS THE REAR WHEEL LOCKS UP ..”NHTSA complaint 800564 — filed 08/06/1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“ABS, BRAKE FAILURE DRIVING AT SPEED 35MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.”NHTSA complaint 987010 — filed 07/17/1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet S10?
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 234 of 911 NHTSA complaints (25.7%), followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer (115), air bags:frontal (95), visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor (84). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1995 Chevrolet S10 have?
911 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 178 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 155 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 1995 Chevrolet S10 have any recalls?
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E025000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1995 Chevrolet S10's reported problems?
5 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
