1998 Chevrolet S10 suspension problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Chevrolet S10 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet s10. While driving various speeds on a bumpy road, the rear end of the vehicle moved from side to side abnormally. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed the failure of the rear axle…”
filed Oct 17, 2014
“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
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% |
| 1997 S10 | 13 | 3% |
| 1996 S10 | 22 | 3% |
| 1995 S10 | 24 | 3% |
| 1994 S10 | 21 | 2% |
| 1993 S10 | 6 | 3% |
| 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.