1989 Chevrolet S10 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 209,410miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1989 Chevrolet S10, 6% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 209,410 miles. 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.
“Steering wheel turned 180 without warning and locked up. While driving the steering column turned 180 degrees without warning and locked up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the bolts were loose. The dealer reinstalled them with thread lockers.”
NHTSA complaint #10038522, filed 2003-09, 209,410 miles“While driving at 45 to 50 MPH steering column broke, causing a loss of steering for a short period before coming to a stop. Their is a old recall for the problem, but it does not apply to this vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #854902, filed 2000-01Related 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 1989 Chevrolet S10
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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