2000 Chevrolet S10 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 471 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Chevrolet S10, 3% of the 471 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 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.
“When the key is inserted into key hole in steering column, the key holder does not allow the key to rotate to start ignition. Several attempts are required to finally rotate the key to start the engine. The same problem occurs when I try to stop the engine. I took th vehicle to the dealer. I was told my vehicle is not among those being recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10610868, filed 2014-07, 72,000 miles“When turning the steering wheel to the right, the consumer would hear noise coming from the steering wheel. The owner contacted the dealership. Please add any further information. Consumer was told the warranty was expired, tough cookies and since they were gmc and not cheverolet they wouldn't do anything. Gmc was going to charge $488. For parts plus labor. The consumer replaced the part himself.”
NHTSA complaint #10047811, filed 2003-12, 27,000 miles“The driver window power motor has been malfunctioning and the power steering has been not fixed in the sense of not having a functioning power steering pump”
NHTSA complaint #11432225, filed 2021-09“While driving 40 MPH, the consumer heard a noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. While parking the passenger front tie rod fell off due to poorly made foreign parts and the mechanic replaced it.”
NHTSA complaint #10073739, filed 2004-06“While driving the vehicle lost all steering capability causing the vehicle to veer to the right and hit a curb, as a result the vehicle had two flat tires (right side) and two broken rims, while driving the Chevrolet metro (rental car since vehicle was being repair) this vehicle exhibited the same failure as the truck except this time the vehicle spun aroud 180 degrees before it hit a concrete barrier. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #561496, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
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Steering: 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 2000 Chevrolet S10
105 complaintsBody and structure
93 complaintsSeats
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology