Steering Related Problems of the 1996 Chevrolet S10

Table 1 shows five common steering related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet S10. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel (three problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Chevrolet S10


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1996 Chevrolet S10

The Steering problem

The accident was almost head on mainly on the passenger side. The impact was hard the air bags went off in the other car but neither one of ours went off. For about a year prior to the accident the truck would stall at random times.   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

Bolt which holds the steering shaft to another shaft in the steering column was improperly routed, causing a loss of steering control. Problem repaired at owner's expense.   Read details...

The Steering Gear Box problem

Upper mounting bolts for steering gear box completely backed out, and two lower monting bolts had loosened up. Consumer had a problem steering at about 25 mph. The steering wheel makes excessive play because the steering gear box was not anchored to the left frame rail.   Read details...


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