Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chevrolet S10 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet S10. While driving 25 MPH, the brakes failed to respond and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The anti lock brake system warning light illuminated prior to the failure and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 07/28/16
Takata inflators--air bag light is on and stays on even after I had already had it reset,the dome light blows fuses more than it should sometimes 3-4 times a month,the blinkers act funny sometimes and the seat belts hang up and u have to pull on them a few times to get them to release so you can buckle them,the transmission grinds when you put it into reverse,the clutch fan came apart and I had to replace it and most of this happened when I was sitting still I have the recall#'s(n970033--n980043/NHTSA#98V150
Idles rough in neutral, RPM jumps from 1,000 runs high and keeps going to 7,000 RPM I shut it off cause it would stay at 6,000 RPM.. Then shut down it's self and not want start up again I've replace a lot of parts but this is also my 5th motor in this truck...
Air bag did not deploy after rear end impact from a 1 1/2 ton box truck and subsequent impact into another parked vehicle directly in front of the impacted vechicle, probably at a high rate of speed from parked to immediate acceleration. Air bag did not deploy upon impact into car directly in front of impacted vehicle. Although seat belts were used, in a rear end impact, the thrust of weight is to the rear which makes seat belts fundamentally useless in restraining body weight towards the rear. Additionally, impact with the vehicle directly in front of me resulted in 200 pounds of weight suddently and dramatically being thrust foward which did not prevent injury to my head, back, leg and arm.
Other vehicle failed to yield right of way. Blazer broad sided other vehicle at about 50 MPH. After impact blazer rolled landed upside down. Seat belts held. But airbag did not deploy. We were to by tow truck driver that it wasn't a direct hit. Off to the right. That it would have to bee a direct hit for the airbag to deploy. I was unable to get information from GM. Seems like with that much impact the airbag would deploy.
While driving down highway 14 and turning at the intersection another driver took off, consumer hit the brakes, car slid about 12 inches, and hit the passenger's side of the door. Truck flipped over 3 times. Consumer was wearing seat belts. Airbag sensor was chipped, and air bags did not deploy. Consumer had to have truck towed.
Had direct frontal impact,and driver's airbag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this accident. Also driver had seatbelt on, but his head flew into the windshield. Body shop said could not find the sensors in the front end but in the fire wall. Please provide further information.
Consumer was driving at approximately 25 MPH, ran into another vehicle. Impact was 2 inches away from license plate. Upon impact, driver's airbag did not deploy, causing broken ribs/nose/collapsed and punctured lung. In the other vehicle that was involved in the crash, the air bags deployed.
While driving, the consumer was involved in an head on collision. Upon hitting the vehicle head on, the vehicle also, hit a utility pole. The air bag did not deploy. The consumer was injured very badly. Please provide any further information. Please provide vehicle identification number.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end impact with a tree, and driver's side air bag failed to deploy. Her son , the driver, suffered a concussion/ bruised brain, and liver was torn in addition to multiple cuts/bruises. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Airbag complaints in other S10 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 1995 Chevrolet S10?
NHTSA has 113 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Chevrolet S10, 12% of the model year's 917 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (95 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chevrolet S10 airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 1995 Chevrolet S10, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet S10 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 144,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 106 crashes, 1 fire and 107 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.