1998 Chevrolet S10 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 4%of 613 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,523miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Chevrolet S10, 4% of the 613 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,523 miles. 1 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.
“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet S10. While driving various speeds on a bumpy road, the rear end of the vehicle moved from side to side abnormally. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed the failure of the rear axle damper. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10648434, filed 2014-10, 120,000 miles“I have brought my truck into sewell cadilac to have it check several time and I keep getting the same ruin around. I told them that I hear a grinding noise like metal to metal and I have been concerned that it was the clutch plate. This has been happening for almost two years now, and they tell me that they can not find anything wrong. They said they don't hear any noise, and they aren't going to go into the transmission to check it out. I have had both seat handles replaced because they have just sheared off at the metal, and they are both starting to get difficult to use again. …”
NHTSA complaint #748001, filed 2001-07“Vehicle having series of problems after an accident with a deer. The hood latch hasn't worked properly since the accident, both chair latches had broken after two times of use, the right front of the vehicle made noise, there was noise in the steering, the central console snapped in half, and the rear wipers had gone out.”
NHTSA complaint #10048207, filed 2003-11“Front wheel bearing started squealing, would stop making noise in right hand turns and would come back when going staight. I discovered from visiting a dealership, bearing supplier and online meassage boards that this is a problem that all Chevrolet s series trucks experince at around 40,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #764269, filed 2002-07“Lower ball joints had to be replaced on both sides or vheicle, would not have passd inspection. Three different state inspection stations confirmed it. Consumer stated gmc was contacted, but repeatively found no problem, and passed vehicle for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #8003550, filed 2002-02Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 | 19 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 24 | 4% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
| 1996 | 22 | 3% |
| 1995 | 24 | 3% |
| 1994 | 21 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 8 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet S10
204 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsSeats
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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