1996 Chevrolet S10 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about 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 12 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 668 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“We operate a fleet of these s-10 and sonoma vehicles. The rear mounting studs for the bench seat are breaking out the sheet metal(due to metal fatigue?) the left side mount is right above the left frame rail. The brake and fuel lines are on top of this frame. We first noticed this condition 10/30/2000, and have found the same condition on at least 12 more vehicle, 1996 and 1997. I think the newer ones will also fatigue in time. I have digital photo's avail if requested.”
NHTSA complaint #735537, filed 2000-10“The bolt on the drivers seatback sheared causing the back of the seat to fall to a horizontal position./coolant became rusty causing the radiator to become cloged which caused the water pump to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #733958, filed 2000-10“The passenger seat adjuster was replaced due to seat sliding back & forth causing seat to not lock / stay in place which could result in injury if an accident was to occur.”
NHTSA complaint #550186, filed 2000-01“The latch on the drivers side seat is broken, and allows the seat to move back and forth on the track, the seat was replaced with an inertia switch, seat is being replaced by dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #816650, filed 1997-09Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 55 | 12% |
| 1999 | 33 | 14% |
| 1998 | 48 | 8% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 2% |
| 1995 | 35 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
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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