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1992 Chevrolet S-10 2WD

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1992 Chevrolet S-10 – front Unverified
Photo: 1992 Chevrolet S10 in Red, Front Left, 06-17-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (1982–1993); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1992 Chevrolet S10 in Red, Front Left, 06-17-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1982 Chevrolet S10 in Beige, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1992 Chevrolet S-10 Regular-Cab Long-Box in Standard Red, Rear Right, 05-08-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1982 Chevrolet S10 in Beige, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1992 Chevrolet S-10 2WD is a 105-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $9,192 MSRP.

It makes 105 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 135 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.

The S-10 measures 178.2 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,832 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,192 ($21,293 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.5L OHV inline-4 (Tech IV, TBI)
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower105 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque135 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Tank Capacity20 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14.0 in
Wheels Rear14.0 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length178.2 in
Width64.7 in
Height61.3 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Ground Clearance6.8 in
Curb Weight2,832 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1992 Chevrolet S-10

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Chevrolet S-10.

186 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Chevrolet S-10

Owner Complaints

186 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Chevrolet S-10 (26 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 12 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes122
Hydraulic119
Fuel System11
Gasoline11
Seat Belts11
Engine And Engine Cooling10
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 14, 2009 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CAUGHT FIRE 3 TIMES, THE THIRD TIME I CAUSED A DRASTIC FIRE WHICH BURNT THE VEHICLE BEYOND RECOGNITION. IT ALSO BURNT THROUGH THE PARKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AT A…”
Apr 1, 2004 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“ABS WARNING LIGHTS ON, REAR BRAKES LOCK IN DAMP / WET WEATHER / LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL / EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK *MR”
Jan 23, 2004 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL TANK. *PH (NAR) FUEL TANK LEAKED. *NM”
Dec 17, 2003 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“GAS TANK RUSTED UNDER THE COVER. WARRANTY EXPIRED, YET FUMES WERE NOTICED WITHIN 50 FEET OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *MR”
Dec 8, 2003 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“MY SON AND I BOTH OWN CHEVROLETS S10 TRUCKS. BOTH OF THEM DEVELOPED PROFUSE OIL LEAKS FROM THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER LINES. THIS CAUSED A TOTAL HEMORRHAGE OF OIL BEFORE IT COULD BE DISCOVERED AND DAMAGED…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1992 CHEVROLET S-10. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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