Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1986 Chevrolet S10, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Seat belts6
- Service brakes, hydraulic3
- Seats2
- Tires2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Interior lighting2
- Visibility2
- Unknown or other1
- Electrical system1
- Suspension1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
TIRE AND WHEEL INFORMATION ON CERTIFICATION LABEL MAY BE INCORRECT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120.
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 1986 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
SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE
REAR AXLE SHAFT
REAR AXLE FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation