1994 Chevrolet S10 service brakes, hydraulic problems
520 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1994 Chevrolet S10 — 54% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the contact owned a 1994 chevrolet s10 pickup. While on the ny throughway at mile post 145 west bound with two lanes of very heavy traffic all the vehicle in front of contact's vehicle were hitting the brakes because it was heavy traffic. Contact's vehicle was on the outside passing lane going…”
filed Aug 1, 2005
“I purchased my 1994 chevy s-10, vin [xxx], new in '94. Within the first 3 months of ownership, I noticed a problem with the rear braking system. The problem, the adjustors are shoving the shoes too tight against the drums, causing them to drag, glazing the shoes, & after periods of time, burning up…”
filed Jun 7, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding abs 3-sensor ebc4 - special policy. *tt
240699 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 4 | 19% |
| 2003 S10 | 22 | 12% |
| 2002 S10 | 13 | 6% |
| 2001 S10 | 50 | 16% |
| 2000 S10 | 92 | 20% |
| 1999 S10 | 34 | 15% |
| 1998 S10 | 67 | 11% |
| 1997 S10 | 95 | 20% |
| 1996 S10 | 209 | 31% |
| 1995 S10 | 306 | 34% |
| 1993 S10 | 135 | 58% |
| 1992 S10 | 118 | 66% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Chevrolet S10
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.