The driver window power motor has been malfunctioning and the power steering has been not fixed in the sense of not having a functioning power steering pump
2000 Chevrolet S10 steering problems
12 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Steering wheel/handle bar2
- Linkages: tie rod assembly1
- Linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
- Hydraulic power assist system1
- Gear box: shaft pitman1
- Gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
- Column1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet S10 steering problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2000 Chevrolet S10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When the key is inserted into key hole in steering column, the key holder does not allow the key to rotate to start ignition. Several attempts are required to finally rotate the key to start the engine. The same problem occurs when I try to stop the engine. I took th vehicle to the dealer. I was told my vehicle is not among those being recalled.
While driving 40 MPH, the consumer heard a noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. While parking the passenger front tie rod fell off due to poorly made foreign parts and the mechanic replaced it. *ak
When turning the steering wheel to the right, the consumer would hear noise coming from the steering wheel. The owner contacted the dealership. Please add any further information. *ph consumer was told the warranty was expired, tough cookies and since they were gmc and not cheverolet they wouldn't do anything. Gmc was going to charge $488. For parts plus labor. The consumer replaced the part himself.
While driving foam padding on the steering wheel is chipping off into hands of the driver. Also, cracks can been seen on the steering wheel.
Shaft pitman was replaced due to excessive wear. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Braakes pulls right when in use power steering will be hard to turn at low speed
While driving at any speed vehicle completely shuts down without warning, causing steering wheel to lock up, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Cause unknown. Dealer can not identify cause. Please give any further details.
While driving the vehicle lost all steering capability causing the vehicle to veer to the right and hit a curb, as a result the vehicle had two flat tires (right side) and two broken rims, while driving the chevrolet metro (rental car since vehicle was being repair) this vehicle exhibited the same failure as the truck except this time the vehicle spun aroud 180 degrees before it hit a concrete barrier. Nlm
When applying brakes steering mechanism won't turn. To avoid tightening of b rakes steering is not to be turned.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet S10 steering
Does the 2000 Chevrolet S10 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Chevrolet S10, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet S10 steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet S10 steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet S10 have bad steering?
The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most steering complaints are 1995 (21 complaints), 1996 (18 complaints) and 1994 (15 complaints).
Other 2000 Chevrolet S10 problems
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