1999 Chevrolet S10 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,562miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Chevrolet S10, 4% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,562 miles. 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.
“The upper control arm on the driver's side failed due to corrosion. The truck was towed to the dealer who originally said that they would not work on the truck due to liability issues if something else failed. When I went in to pay the towing charge, a different service counter representative said that they would indeed work on the truck but only if I agreed to replace the upper and lower control arms on both sides. Total cost was estimated to be greater than $2500. I had the truck towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the driver's side upper control arm for $473.77. …”
NHTSA complaint #10440285, filed 2011-12, 84,562 miles“While backing into the driveway suddenly and without warning the front right side of the vehicle dropped to the ground.two week later, on february 26, 2005, while backing around in the driveway the driver's side front dropped to the ground. On both separate times the vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and mechanic confirmed that both lower ball joints broke, and needed to be replaced. Manufacturer was not notified. He, in turn, informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10113437, filed 2005-03, 97,500 miles“Consumer was informed by dealership about the number of repairs needed on the vehicle. The service dealer listed unneeded repairs. The consumer had a 45 point inspection where they determined that the only work needed was with leaking shocks. (great american Chevrolet was being dishonest)”
NHTSA complaint #10081866, filed 2004-07“Reporting v- bolt broke from rear end while traveling at 35 MPH, causing vehicle to lose control, and went into a ditch. Dealer was notified. Please feel free to provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #872539, filed 2000-10“Consumer was traveling about 40-30mph and vehicle started vibrating. Also, left front tire came completely off the rotor. Dealer is currently looking at the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #863792, filed 2000-06Suspension: 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 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 complaintsTires
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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