Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1983 Chevrolet S10, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train3
- Seat belts1
- Wheels1
- Tires1
- Structure1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
84V073000 · Power train18 Jun 1984 · 35,919 vehicles
REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK SUDDENLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION BETWEEN MAINSHAFT AND FIRST GEAR.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 1983 Chevrolet S10: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 41076 | WATER LEAK AT THE A/C RECIRCULATION DOOR (INSTALL NEW HOOD HINGE SEAL). *TW |
| 41072 | END GATE LATCH RATTLE (INSTALL REVISED STRIKER). *TW |
| 39431 | FRONT DOOR SIDE GLASS BINDING/TRACK DISENGAGEMENT. *TW |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
EA89003 · Suspensionopened 7 Nov 1988 · closed 24 Aug 1990
REAR AXLE SHAFT
PE88047 · Suspensionopened 19 Apr 1988 · closed 7 Nov 1988
REAR AXLE FAILURE
PE87003 · Electrical systemopened 27 Oct 1986 · closed 16 Jul 1987
ELECT. FAILURES/FIRES
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation