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SteeringPart report

2004 Chevrolet S10 Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
10%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
139,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Chevrolet S10, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 139,000 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.

“While driving the ABS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the pinion was loose and needed to be tightened.”

NHTSA complaint #10075598, filed 2004-06

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004210%
200363%
200252%
2001155%
2000123%
199963%
1998142%
199771%
1996183%
1995212%
1994152%
199331%
199211%
199163%
198936%
198838%
198615%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet S10

Brakes
6 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet S10

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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