1998 Chevrolet S10 steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Chevrolet S10 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle having series of problems after an accident with a deer. *mr the hood latch hasn't worked properly since the accident, both chair latches had broken after two times of use, the right front of the vehicle made noise, there was noise in the steering, the central console snapped in half, and…”
filed Dec 3, 2003
“Bent and twisted fingers mr. Sam adams fingers are twisted and bent from to conform to the contour of the steering wheel on the chevrolet s-10 he drives. Mr. Adams wishes his name be held in confidence. This information is being supplied to you for information on the steering effort damage to…”
filed Nov 1, 2002
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% |
| 1997 S10 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 S10 | 17 | 3% |
| 1995 S10 | 21 | 2% |
| 1994 S10 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 S10 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 S10 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.