1996 Chevrolet S10 vs 1996 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Chevrolet S10 | 1996 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 665 | 253 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 31 | 63 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 111 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–23 | 16–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,500 mi | 139,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet S10 | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 209 | 11 |
| Suspension | 22 | 87 |
| Visibility | 100 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 74 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 70 | 20 |
| Power Train | 66 | 14 |
| Structure | 16 | 64 |
| Electrical System | 41 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 45 | 0 |
| Stalling | 26 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 58 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
1996 Chevrolet S10
1996 Toyota Tacoma
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.