1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP
The 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD START TO WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
I AM A DETECTIVE WITH THE COUNCIL BLUFFS IOWA POLICE DEPARTMENT. THERE WAS A FATAL INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED IN WHICH THE ADULT MALE VICTIM HAD THE ENGINE RUNNING AND IN PARK. THE CARBURETOR WAS TAKEN APART AND THERE WAS A CAN OF CARBURETOR CLEANER WAS ON THE GROUND. A SINGLE BLADE OF THE COOLING FAN APPARENTLY BROKE OFF/CAME OFF OF THE FAN. THE BLADE CUT THROUGH THE PLASTIC 'PROTECTIVE' HOUSING. THE VICTIM WAS BELIEVED TO BE STANDING NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE OR NEAR THE BATTERY (PASSENGER-SIDE HEADLIGHT AREA). A WITNESS REPORTED HEARING HIGH REVVING OF THE ENGINE AND IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE VICTIM WAS DOING SO MANUALLY. THE BLADE WAS FOUND RESTING ABOUT TEN FEET AWAY ON A STAIR APPROXIMATELY FOUR FEET OFF THE GROUND. THE VICTIM WAS FATALLY WOUNDED BY A DEEP CUT ACROSS THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NECK WHERE HE LOST A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF BLOOD. HIS WIFE FOUND HIM SHORTLY AFTER THE INCIDENT, MEDICS ARRIVED AND THE VICTIM WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THANK YOU. *TR
I AM A DETECTIVE WITH THE COUNCIL BLUFFS IOWA POLICE DEPARTMENT. THERE WAS A FATAL INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED IN WHICH THE ADULT MALE VICTIM HAD THE ENGINE RUNNING AND IN PARK. THE CARBURETOR WAS TAKEN APART AND THERE WAS A CAN OF CARBURETOR CLEANER WAS ON THE GROUND. A SINGLE BLADE OF THE COOLING FAN APPARENTLY BROKE OFF/CAME OFF OF THE FAN. THE BLADE CUT THROUGH THE PLASTIC 'PROTECTIVE' HOUSING. THE VICTIM WAS BELIEVED TO BE STANDING NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE OR NEAR THE BATTERY (PASSENGER-SIDE HEADLIGHT AREA). A WITNESS REPORTED HEARING HIGH REVVING OF THE ENGINE AND IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE VICTIM WAS DOING SO MANUALLY. THE BLADE WAS FOUND RESTING ABOUT TEN FEET AWAY ON A STAIR APPROXIMATELY FOUR FEET OFF THE GROUND. THE VICTIM WAS FATALLY WOUNDED BY A DEEP CUT ACROSS THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NECK WHERE HE LOST A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF BLOOD. HIS WIFE FOUND HIM SHORTLY AFTER THE INCIDENT, MEDICS ARRIVED AND THE VICTIM WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THANK YOU. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE IN OPERATION. THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AN UNKNOWN REPAIR WHEN ONE OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES FRACTURED AND DISLODGED INTO THE AIR. THE BLADE THEN STRUCK THE OWNER SHARPLY IN THE NECK, IMMEDIATELY KILLING HIM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR INSPECTED FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,427. ...UPDATED 10/19/12 *BF THE CONTACT IS NOT THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT IS REPORTING THE INCIDENT ON BEHALF OF THE DECEASED FROM THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE. UPDATED 10/31/2012 *JS
Safety Rating for the 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP
- 1985 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP — 0 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP — 3 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP — 1 complaint
- 1988 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP (current)
- 1989 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP — 0 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP — 0 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP — 8 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP — 1 complaint
- 1993 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP — 3 complaints
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