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1992 Chevrolet S-10 4WD

The 1992 Chevrolet S-10 4WD is a 2.8-liter V6 with four-wheel drive.

The S-10 measures 178.2 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.8L V6 (TBI)
Displacement2.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD (part-time)
Fuel Economy
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

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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