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Chevrolet S10 1992 Engine Problems

12 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 1992 Chevrolet S10 - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

93V008000Reported January 14, 1993 - 215,052 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on January 14, 1993. The campaign covers an estimated 215,052 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes139Fuel and Propulsion System14Seat Belts11Electrical System8Vehicle Speed Control6Equipment5
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.