1987 Chevrolet S10 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1987 Chevrolet S10. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 96V195000Oct 8, 1996144,598 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
  Covers: Chevrolet S10 1987–1995

  Reported issue: The intermediate steering shaft loosens at the steering shaft to steering gear coupling. With this looseness, the yoke pinch bolt can wear on the splines of the shaft until there is no longer an interference between the splines and the bolt.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause body to chassis movement allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear which can result in a loss of steering control.

  Remedy: Dealers will retorque the upper and lower bolts to correct specifications.

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• 87V021000Feb 25, 198760 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
  Covers: Chevrolet S10 1987, GMC S15 1987

  Reported issue: Inner tie rod to relay rod nuts on steering linkage may be iimproperly torqued and not crimped.

  Possible consequence: Loss of one or both nuts could lead to inner tie roddisengagement, which could result in loss of steering control and a truckcrash.

  Remedy: Replace steering linkage assembly.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE88002Frctr of p/s pump brcktClosed · Oct 9, 1987

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