1996 Chevrolet S10 suspension problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Chevrolet S10 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The consumer stated that the upper ball joints failed. The dealer was notified. *ak the upper and lower ball joints (left & right), upper control arms (left & right) and the sway bars links were replaced. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in recall # 01i018000 due to vin…”
filed Jul 10, 2003
“Turn signals malfunctioned. The a/c stopped working due to a faulty evaporator. The stabilizer bar broke on right side which caused drift/pull. Engine coolant/antifreeze leaked. The ball joint for the right-front tire gave out. The alternator had to be fixed and replaced the battery. Speedometer…”
filed May 31, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 S10 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 S10 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 S10 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 S10 | 19 | 4% |
| 1999 S10 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 S10 | 24 | 4% |
| 1997 S10 | 13 | 3% |
| 1995 S10 | 24 | 3% |
| 1994 S10 | 21 | 2% |
| 1993 S10 | 6 | 3% |
| 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.