1996 Chevrolet S10 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 668 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,675miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 668 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,675 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am the owner of a 1996 Chevrolet S10, and read some of the complaints about spare tire separation from vehicle due to steel cable rubbing against the spare tire. I checked my truck and 3 strands of the cable had separated, and it looked like the cable was nearly at the half way point. I checked with the local dealer, and was told that I could purchase a new one for approximately $50.00. This new hoist cable assembly is a new design, and should not have this problem. What makes me mad is that we are not being notified about this potential problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10018488, filed 2003-05, 82,350 miles“While stopping at light and depressing pedal vehicle surged. Also, engine check light and air bag indicator light flashed onoff. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #884653, filed 2001-03“Have taken to dealer several time and never fixed. Called Chevrolet and got a case number, but dealer still refused to fix for free. No safety defect listed within summary.”
NHTSA complaint #724757, filed 2000-06“Temperature gauge and engine check light came on. Dealer said coolant and oil intermixed in the crankshaft which was caused by a failed intake manifold gasket.”
NHTSA complaint #857498, filed 2000-02“Engine: engine check light comes on and will not go off ,black smoke coming from tail pipe. Vehicel has been in shop so many times and they don't know what the problem is.”
NHTSA complaint #815187, filed 1997-08Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 1% |
| 1994 | 12 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 10 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet S10
222 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
100 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsEngine cooling
71 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsEquipment
36 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
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