Total Complaints
2 filings
CHEVROLET S10 · model year
1982 CHEVROLET S10
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1982CHEVROLETS10 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1982 S10 is engine and engine cooling:engine with 1 filings, followed by power train:clutch assembly (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1982 S10, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19981127POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
AFTER SOME NORMAL WEAR WITH BRACKETING FOR CLUTCH PEDAL SUPPORT THE PLASTIC SELF ADJUSTING MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE CORRECTLY AND THE CLUTCH MAY SPONTANEOUSLY ENGAGE AND PROPEL VEHICLE FORWARD OR BACK WHEN STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS MY VEHICLE WAS INADVERTANTLY PROPELED INTO INTERSECTIONS AGAINST THE SIGNALS. I REALIZE THIS IS AN OLD VEHICLE BUT I SUSPECT THAT GENERAL MOTORS KNEW OF THE HAZARDS INHERANT IN THIS SYSTEM AS IT WAS ONLY USED FOR ONE OR TWO YEARS AND THEN REPLACED WITH A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
19950605ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONSUMER DRIVING HEARD LOUD NOISE VEHICLE LOCKED UP OH HIM, AS A RESULT THE CRANK WAS BROKEN (4 SPEED). TT
Compare 1982CHEVROLETS10 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1982 CHEVROLET S10 have?▼
The 1982 CHEVROLET S10 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 CHEVROLET S10?▼
The most-complained component for the 1982 CHEVROLET S10 is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
Is the 1982 CHEVROLET S10 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.