Model year record

1996 Chevrolet S10

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 875 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V159000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,755,876
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-28
Owners notified
2003-06-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V193000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,125,749
Reported to NHTSA
1999-07-19
Owners notified
2000-05-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1989 THROUGH AUGUST 1996. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE SWITCH WHICH SIGNALS THE ABS SYSTEM WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN 2-WHEEL OR 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING ABS STOPS WHILE IN THE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODE.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE WAS REQUIRED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V150001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,557,585
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-01
Owners notified
1998-12-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS, REDUCING A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V146001

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
146,167
Reported to NHTSA
1997-09-11
Owners notified
1997-10-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L ENGINES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE ENGINE OIL PAN CAUSING THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR TO THE POINT OF BRAKE FLUID LOSS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.

Safety risk

BRAKE FLUID LOSS CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE OIL PAN AND THE BRAKE LINE. IF THE CLEARANCE IS 6MM OR LESS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRAKE LINE CLIP AND IF THERE WAS CONTACT BETWEEN THE OIL PAN AND BRAKE LINE, THE FRONT BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V096001

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
586,058
Reported to NHTSA
1997-06-12
Owners notified
1997-09-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT.

Safety risk

IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V008001

Visibility: windshield

Component
Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
55
Reported to NHTSA
1997-01-27
Owners notified
1997-01-30

Defect description

THE TOP COAT PAINT SEVERELY PEELS DUE TO OVERBAKING OF THE POWDER PRIMER PRIOR TO THE TOP COAT APPLICATION. SINCE THE WINDSHIELD PRIMER AND ADHESIVE ADHERE TO THE TOP COAT PAINT ONTHE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGE, THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT STAY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 212.

Manufacturer remedy

ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED. THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100%.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V035000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
24,906
Reported to NHTSA
1996-02-22
Owners notified
1996-02-16

Defect description

SOME OF THESE TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH TRANSMISSIONS CONTAINING PARTS WHICH WERE NOT MACHINED TO GM'S SPECIFICATIONS.

Safety risk

THESE TRANSMISSIONS COULD SEIZE AND LOCK THE REAR DRIVE WHEELS WHILE THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION MAIN SHAFT OUTPUT TORQUE USING A SPECIAL TOOL. IF THE OUTPUT TORQUE DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1718,493 mi
Air bags: frontal65164,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor5913,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer34
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline31
Power train: automatic transmission24
Vehicle speed control20
Engine and engine cooling: engine1960,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack19
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components16
Unknown or other1665,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner15
Power train: manual transmission13
Exterior lighting: headlights111,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder11
Air bags10169,970 mi
Electrical system: ignition9
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system979,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly9
Vehicle speed control: cruise control9
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal880,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module7
Seats7
Service brakes, air: antilock7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings7
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum7
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers6125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic670,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6
Suspension: front: control arm6
Tires6
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator5
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump5
Power train: driveline: driveshaft5
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments594,629 mi
Suspension: front5
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire5
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs5
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control4172,813 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors4168,500 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)4
Power train: driveline: differential unit4
Seat belts: front: retractor4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4
Steering4
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4
Suspension485,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Engine and engine cooling370,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan3
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch3
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3130,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump3
Steering: linkages3
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments3
Structure: frame and members3
Suspension: rear3
Electrical system: ignition: switch2115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Exterior lighting: brake lights2125,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal2
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2
Fuel system, other2
Interior lighting2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2
Power train: driveline: universal joint2
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)2108,328 mi
Seat belts22,383,864 mi
Service brakes264,160 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint2
Vehicle speed control: cables2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior291,248 mi
Visibility: windshield2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring230,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay1
Electrical system: wiring167,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment1
Equipment: electrical170,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1125,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings169,224 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Seats: mid/rear assembly1
Service brakes, air1
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module171,092 mi
Service brakes, air: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: column1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Structure1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires: tread/belt1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Wheels1
Wheels: space saver wheel1

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.