1999 Chevrolet S10 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Chevrolet S10, 3% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles.
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.
“When moving at speeds between 0 MPH and 10 MPH a wining sound will sometimes come from the steering column. Dealer checked it out & couldn't duplicate. Still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #10016293, filed 2003-04, 25,000 miles“While driving vehicle suddenly took a hard turn into the curve and onto a parking lot. Vehicle was uncontrollable. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced a broken tie rod. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8014198, filed 2002-07“Pitman joint on front passenger's side is loose. There is a difference between driver's and passenger side. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated there was a tolerable amount of play to be allowable, not bad enough to be covered.”
NHTSA complaint #897829, filed 2001-10“While driving home consumer suddenly lost steering, vehicle was unable to immediately stop which caused him to hit a garbage container that was then pushed against a tree which finally stopped his vehicle, the vehicle was towed in and was determined that a new steering knuckle was needed, but consumer was advised that it would not be replaced under warranty because the dealership states that by vehicle being in an accident that is what caused the damage to the steering knuckle (mother on behalf of son)”
NHTSA complaint #561075, filed 2001-05Steering: 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 1999 Chevrolet S10
35 complaintsSeats
33 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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