1996 Chevrolet S10 steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Chevrolet S10 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The accident was almost head on mainly on the passenger side. The impact was hard the air bags went off in the other car but neither one of ours went off. For about a year prior to the accident the truck would stall at random times. *tr”
filed Sep 11, 2014
“Upper mounting bolts for steering gear box completely backed out, and two lower monting bolts had loosened up. Consumer had a problem steering at about 25 mph. *ak the steering wheel makes excessive play because the steering gear box was not anchored to the left frame rail. After the bolts were…”
filed Aug 30, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 S10 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 S10 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 S10 | 15 | 5% |
| 2000 S10 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 S10 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 S10 | 14 | 2% |
| 1997 S10 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 S10 | 21 | 2% |
| 1994 S10 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 S10 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 S10 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet S10
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.