1995 Chevrolet S10 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 2%of 911 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 911 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When making left or right turns wheel will hit torsion bar, causing the wheel to blow out and weaken. Also, rear window hatchback opens on it own. Both are intermittent problems. Dealer cannot duplicate problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823482, filed 1998-05“While driving at 15 MPH going around a corner, was looking at a sign and moved the steering wheel to the left, lost control of the vehicle, and vehicle did a 360 degree turn.”
NHTSA complaint #847175, filed 1999-09“While traveling the consumer lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to turn over, the air bags did not deploy at any time of the accident. Please provide futher information.”
NHTSA complaint #825807, filed 1998-07“While making a left hand turn, the steering wheel didn't not turn back to it's normal position, had to slow down and pull to the side of the road. Vehicle's steering was very hard steer.”
NHTSA complaint #815518, filed 1997-08Related 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 1995 Chevrolet S10
321 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
207 complaintsAir bags
111 complaintsEngine cooling
84 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsSeats
35 complaintsEquipment
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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