Total Complaints
7 filings
CHEVROLET S10 · model year
1983 CHEVROLET S10
7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1983CHEVROLETS10 carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire, 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 1983 S10 is structure:body with 1 filings, followed by power train:clutch assembly (1) and seat belts:front:anchorage (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 1983 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.
7
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 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 |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20020528TIRES:TREAD/BELT
THERE ARE KNOTS AND TREAD SEPARATION ON TIRE. SIZE, DOT# UNKNOWN.*AK
19990723CrashPOWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CLUTCH PEDAL HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN THE PAST TWO YEARS, ONCE RESULTING IN A COLLISION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
19981102POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC PAWL KIT; THE PLASTIC KEEP STRIPPING OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO BE ABLE TO CHANGE GEAR OR STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM IS A RECALL, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. *AK
19971003WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
WHEEL STUDS ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL SHEARED, CAUSING WHEEL TO STRIKE ONCOMING VEHICLE.
19960417SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
REAR SEAT BELT FAILS TO SECURE CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *SD
19960122POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING THE CLUTCH MOVED OUT OF GEAR . TT
19950109FireSTRUCTURE:BODY
FLAMES COMING FROM TACHOMETER MANUFACTURER OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. TT
Compare 1983CHEVROLETS10 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 1983 CHEVROLET S10 have?▼
The 1983 CHEVROLET S10 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 CHEVROLET S10?▼
The most-complained component for the 1983 CHEVROLET S10 is STRUCTURE:BODY with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY and SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE.
Is the 1983 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.