1996 Chevrolet S10 electrical problems

41 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 41
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Ignition
8
Ignition: module
7
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
6
Alternator/generator/regulator
5
12v/24v/48v battery
5
Wiring: front underhood
4
Wiring: interior/under dash
3
Ignition: switch
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet S10 electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet S10 electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Chevrolet S10 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 12, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · IL

Started having problems with the hazard/brake light fuse blowing occasionally about 2.5 yr ago... Recently the fuse blows almost as soon as you turn the vehicle on. Bulbs are good and lights work until the fuse blows. I've replaced the electrical system in the steering column twice in that same period of time. The most recent time had no effect on the fuses blowing.

Filed Jun 15, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 172,813 miles · TX

Dt: one of the circuit board shorted out, and the vehicle will not start. Everytime starting the vehicle smoke comes out of the vehicle, and one can smell burning plastic. Saturday got the oil changed and didn't notice any problems.

Filed Dec 10, 2004 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · NY

Wiring harness failure. Causes truck to shut down when moving. Will not start. Had repaired ( rigged ) because the cost to replace this is in excess of 400 dollars, now is acting up again. Had to replace fan clutch as well.

Filed Feb 12, 2004 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · MA · fire

Consumer was able to take the key out of the ignition switch while vehicle was still running. Then, vehicle caught on fire.

Filed May 31, 2003 · Body, Electrical · IL

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 seemed to be off by 5 MPH. The windshield wipers would not work properly and stopped in the middle of a down-pour. The device to lower the spare tire had to be replaced.

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Electrical · RI

While driving 65mph vehicle stalled, losing power brakes and power steering. Driver turned ignition off and restarted the vehicle. Dealer said it needed a new control module. *ak dealer replaced vehicle cotnrol modudle at owner's expense. Consumer was informed by dealer that manufacturer is aware of problem and had issued a service bulletin (sb66-65-06) to replace the vehicle control module.

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Electrical · MO

While traveling in an rainstom headlights short out without any indication. Consumer turned headlights on/off to return to normal travel . Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Electrical · CT

Dealer cannot find out what is wrong with vehicle. While driving just shut down, there was a short in ignition .

Filed Jan 22, 2001 · Electrical · MI

While traveling at various speeds vehicle shuts off without any warning.

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Electrical, Seats · CA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet S10 electrical

Does the 1996 Chevrolet S10 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 41 complaints about the electrical of the 1996 Chevrolet S10, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet S10 electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet S10 electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet S10 have the most electrical problems?

The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most electrical complaints are 1998 (49 complaints), 1996 (41 complaints) and 1994 (28 complaints).