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Chevrolet S10 PickupModel year report

1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
80,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 2.2L 4-cyl RWD · 18 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. The part named most often is brakes, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine (1) and engine cooling (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet s-10 pickup. While driving at speeds of 5 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact had the brakes repaired by an independent mechanic and was advised that the failure was due to crystallization of the brakes. The contact stated that the brakes failed five times. The current mileage was 135,574 and the failure mileage was 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10319139, filed 2010-03, 80,000 miles

Engine cooling: “I bought my truck new. I have had the timing chain replaced once, and have to have it replaced again. It has been parked for the last year. I have been told on several occasions that this should not of happened. This truck is 11 yrs old but has less then 75000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10182225, filed 2007-02

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 210,000 miles.

0%0–1033%10–250%25–500%50–7533%75–1000%100–15033%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 80,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2007320102018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S10 Pickup 2WD2.2L 4-cyl5-speed manual202723$2,900
S10 Pickup 2WD2.2L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182520$3,350
S10 Pickup 2WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic182219$3,550
S10 Pickup 2WD4.3L 6-cyl5-speed manual162319$3,550
S10 Pickup 4WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152017$3,950
S10 Pickup 4WD4.3L 6-cyl5-speed manual152017$3,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 16 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet S10 Pickup

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
1996580,0000—20—Not enough data
19957130,0000—18—Not enough data
19916199,0000—19—Not enough data

All Chevrolet S10 Pickup model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine with 1.

Has the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup get?

The EPA rates the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup (S10 Pickup 2WD, 2.2L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 210,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.