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1994 Chevrolet S10 vs 1995 Chevrolet S10

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
Complaints
1,225
rank #271 of 4,194
Recalls
0
campaigns on record
Top component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
490 complaints (40%)
Reported harm
142 crashes / 60 injuries
2 deaths; 12 fires
Complaints
1,151
rank #305 of 4,194
Recalls
0
campaigns on record
Top component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
234 complaints (20%)
Reported harm
217 crashes / 189 injuries
1 deaths; 17 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

74

1995 Chevrolet S10 has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

0

1994 Chevrolet S10 vs 1995 Chevrolet S10

Top component overlap

Same family

Service Brakes, Hydraulic vs Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1994 Chevrolet S10 problem mix

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 447
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR 112
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 99
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 43
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 31

1995 Chevrolet S10 problem mix

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 234
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 114
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 95
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR 84
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 29

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 1994 Chevrolet S10 or 1995 Chevrolet S10?

1995 Chevrolet S10 has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,151 vs 1,225). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 1995 Chevrolet S10 is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).