AI Damage1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup: common problems
Owners of the 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 29% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 29% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 29% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 29% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 14% of all complaints
- Air bags: 2 complaints (29% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 4.3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 5.2 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My truck was involved in an accident. The air bag did not deploy.
Idles rough in neutral, rpm jumps from 1,000 runs high and keeps going to 7,000 rpm I shut it off cause it would stay at 6,000 rpm.. Then shut down it's self and not want start up again I've replace a lot of parts but this is also my 5th motor in this truck...
The contact was driving approximately 40 mph in rainy weather when the window wipers began to operate intermittently. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 98v150001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer); however, the failure reoccurred and the recall remedy failed to correct the problem.
Tl contact owns a 1995 chevrolet s10. While driving at 40 mph and preparing to stop, the contact noticed that the anti-lock brakes engaged instead. The stopping distance increased to 150 feet because of the failure. The contact replaced the four wheel drive selector switch himself.
I have a s-10 extended cab and the passenger side cab corner has rusted a big hole in the side of the truck..I have looked at other trucks like mine and they have done the same thing...no other rust on the truck but right there it has a big hole.
Tailgate cable broke due to inferior material/design causing potential property damage/personal injury. Attempts to obtain dealership and manufacturer assistance failed. Updated 01/07/08. Updated 12/12/07
Tl contact owns a 1995 chevrolet s10 pickup. The contact stated that there is a safety recall on the service brakes hydraulic antilock system, however, it does not apply to her vin. She also stated that the abs light began illuminating intermittently on july 4, 2006 and still continues.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the S10 Pickup has 3 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, service brakes. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbags did not deploy (14%), rust, corrosion (14%), windows, sunroof (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1995 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.