1996 Chevrolet S10 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 668 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 668 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
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.
“Drivers side seatbelt wouldn't latch. Driving and smelled smoke. Saw smoke coming from under drivers side dash. Stopped and saw melted wires. Seatbelt indicator light went out.”
NHTSA complaint #10873353, filed 2016-06“Power brake booster malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and may resultin a crash. Also spare tire fell out which may have cause a crash/ problems with grill falling out, and passenger's seatbelt tightens while in use. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #849438, filed 1999-09“The driver side seat belt would click in but when the consumer hit the release button it would not unlatch. The consumer had to pull and jerk on the seat belt in order to get it unfastened.”
NHTSA complaint #10018107, filed 2003-05“The driver side seat belt would click in but when the consumer hit the release button it would not unlatch. The consumer had to pull and jerk on the seat belt in order to get it unfastened.”
NHTSA complaint #10018108, filed 2003-05“The driver side seat belt would click in but when the consumer hit the release button it would not unlatch. The consumer had to pull and jerk on the seat belt in order to get it unfastened.”
NHTSA complaint #10018109, filed 2003-05Related recalls
- 97V096001Jun 12, 1997Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with…Covers: Chevrolet S10 1994–1997, GMC Sonoma 1994–1997, Chevrolet Blazer 1996–1997 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 14 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 14 | 2% |
| 1995 | 22 | 2% |
| 1994 | 16 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 6% |
| 1991 | 21 | 12% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 10 | 21% |
| 1988 | 4 | 11% |
| 1987 | 7 | 26% |
| 1986 | 6 | 27% |
| 1985 | 2 | 18% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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