Wheel Problems of Chevrolet S10

Passenger side rear wheel does not line up with front wheel. Passenger side rear wheel is inward approximately 1 to 2 inches. Drivers side rear wheel line up perfectly with the front drivers side wheel looking from front to back and vice versa. I was informed that this problem could be corrected by installing an adjustable panhard bar if I could find one to fit.

While in motion on the freeway, the spare tire hoist cable under the truck bed failed and the spare tire dropped to the ground. After it fell, a second safety cable used to prevent theft of the tire was causing the tire to drag behind the vehicle for an unknown number of miles. While pulling over, the safety cable also failed due to rubbing against the ground and the tire came fully loose from the truck. Another vehicle behind the truck ran into the tire but no major accident occurred. Both vehicles were able to pull off the road. The loose spare tire and the loose safety cable lock were recovered, however, the broken piece for the tire hoist was not recoverable. Damaged/failed hardware: oem spare tire cable hoist (failed), third part safety cable (damaged).

See all problems of the 1998 Chevrolet S10 🔎.

I was pulling out from an intersection when something "jolted" the vehicle and made a noise like something hit the truck. Looking back in the rear veiw mirror, it was noticed that the spare tire was lying in the road and the car behind me almost hit it. I went back and picked up the tire. After returnig home my father inspected the truck and said the cable had broken where the spare tire mount holds the tire up under the truck bed. The tire is cut in a couple places on the sidewalls and the bracket that should be on the end of the cable is missing. I didn't notice it lying in the road as I just grabbed my tire in a hurry because more traffic was coming.

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While driving down the road (luckily not fast and without traffic!!) . I felt a slight bump. First thought was I hit a pothole or ran over something in the road in spite of the fact I did not see anything. Naturally, I checked the rearview mirror and to my surprise, saw a wheel in the middle of the street which I know I did not run over- next thought was "its from my truck! thank god I was not on the highway !!". Upon further inspection, I found that the spare tire retaining cable had rusted thru and allowed the wheel to drop off from under the bed of the truck. I called chevy to complain but was met with the anticipated resistance to warranty repair. I suggested to my wife that it would not be wise to drive behind any chevy S10 trucks!.

Pulling away from a stop light, an a metallic clank was audible. Looking back the spare tire lay on the road. Returning to the spare tire, it the keeper and the end of cable were recovered. The cable had broken at the cable stop resulting in a single part failure incident. Had this incident occurred shortly before this as I drove to this location on the freeway, serious injury or fatalities were probable. This tire hoist mechanism was only raised into place with by qualified personnel.

Upon personal inspection of my vehicle I discovered my spare tire was missing and the cable had snapped due to cable fraying or corrosion. The exact time and speed of this failure is unknown but the danger could be potentially hazardous for the following reasons¦ a: the tire could pose a hazard to traffic behind the vehicle. B: the tire could roll into lanes of traffic or pedestrians. C: the tire could fall at such an angle to lift and deflect the rear end of the vehicle causing damage and unexpected loss of control. D: the operator could find themselves stranded without a spare tire.

Cable rusted underneath truck, spare tire came off, caused traffic tie-p.

Aluminum wheels corrode causing tires to leak air. 60,000 miles in the truck. The vehicle wasn't even driven in the snow here in michigan for the 1st 5 years I had it. Tires lose about 10 lbs of pressure over a weeks time. 4th s-10 I've owned. This 1999 is nickel and diming me to death.

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While driving at any speed, the consumer heard a popping noise coming from the front wheels. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer to be inspected.

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Wheel is cracking from valve stem to where it bolts to axle. Crack is increasing in size. Have not contacted dealer. Please add VIN.

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While traveling the wheels started spinning out of control. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

Aluminum alloy wheels are oxidizing under the clear coast and flake which weakens the metal.

See all problems of the 1996 Chevrolet S10 🔎.