Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Chevrolet S10
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Chevrolet S10 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 908 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V193000 GM/ABS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99I006000 GM/ABS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V150001 GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V096001 GM/SAFETY BELT WEBBING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V195000 GM/STEERING SHAFT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V180000 Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Fan NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 291 complaints
- Visibility 196 complaints
- Air Bags 108 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 76 complaints
- Power Train 47 complaints
- Seats 34 complaints
Of the 908 complaints on file, 176 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 908 complaints, owners report 153 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
This 1995 Chevrolet S10 shows a below-average reliability record based on numerous complaints and eight recall campaigns. The data points to frequent brake and visibility issues, but overall evidence is limited. Recall history suggests multiple system concerns including brakes and steering.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| windshield wipers | 50,000–80,000 miles | $50–$200 | occasional |
| steering shaft | Unknown | $300–$700 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 40,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
- Rotate tires every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Soft or spongy brakes
- Flashing check engine light
- Steering play or noise
- Unusual windshield wiper function
- Seat belt latching issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Chevrolet S10 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.