1996 Chevrolet S10 steering problems

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · CA · crash · 1 injury

The accident was almost head on mainly on the passenger side. The impact was hard the air bags went off in the other car but neither one of ours went off. For about a year prior to the accident the truck would stall at random times.

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 3,000 miles · MI

For years my chevy s-10 1996 2wd truck would suddenly shut off on the road often at highway speeds. Chevy looked at the truck many times and always said they couldn't duplicate the problem. One time they talked me into a brand new transmission at 36100 miles. They didn't honor the warranty even though they said that the transmission was the shutoff problem and happened before the 36k warranty limit. That cost me nearly 4000 dollars. They truck continued to shut itself off while driving for years. It wasn't till a mechanic not affiliated with gm told me to stop using more than one key on my keychain. This gm ignition recall goes way beyond 2005 and cobalts. It goes back to early 90's s-10 trucks. Now we should know why gm never accepted responsibility for my truck and dropped the s-10 in the mid 2000's.

Filed Aug 30, 2000 · Steering · IL

Upper mounting bolts for steering gear box completely backed out, and two lower monting bolts had loosened up. Consumer had a problem steering at about 25 MPH. *ak the steering wheel makes excessive play because the steering gear box was not anchored to the left frame rail. After the bolts were reinstalled, the steering became fine.

Filed Apr 17, 2000 · Steering · CO

Bolt which holds the steering shaft to another shaft in the steering column was improperly routed, causing a loss of steering control. Problem repaired at owner's expense. *ak

Filed Apr 10, 2000 · Steering · CO

The bolt on the steering shaft separated from one of the members, resulting in loss of control. Vehicle has been repaired. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Dec 8, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · PR

Front shock absorbers failed. Mjs

Filed Mar 3, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · CA

Brakes pull when applying, severe on occasions with intermittent failure at highway speeds.

Filed Feb 16, 1999 · Electrical, Steering · VA

Speedometer sticks, almost every trip after a short duration (5-10 min). Also, tachometer occasionally sticks during extended drives 3hrs or more. In addition, instrument cluster replaced under warranty after first failure. Speedometer up to 15 MPH off. Forcefull tapping on instrument cluster will cause speedometer/tachometer needles to indicate current speed/RPM. Problem is independent of climate control temperature.

Filed Jul 31, 1998 · Steering · NC

Horn would stick if turning steering wheel. The dealer states welds within the steering wheel had cracked and steering wheel was replaced, dealer repaired the problem.

Filed Aug 11, 1997 · Engine, Steering · NM

Replaced noisy engine. Also, replaced leaking transmission/master cylinder/power steering pump. In adition, front strut failed and windshield wipers do not operate properly.