1988 Chevrolet S10 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1988 Chevrolet S10, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wheels: driving home from approximately 25mph and the right rear wheel fell off when making a right turn. This occurred twice within three weeks. Took vehicle to dealer and they said that axle and spindle had worn out, causing connector clip to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #808517, filed 1997-03“While driving at approx. 15mph, made an attempt to tilt wheel, suddenly steering wheel detached from column, no prior warning, due to bolts backing out. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #960146, filed 1995-02Related recalls
- 96V195000Oct 8, 1996The 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…Covers: Chevrolet S10 1987–1995
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 15 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 14 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 18 | 3% |
| 1995 | 21 | 2% |
| 1994 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet S10
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology