1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S10 Pickup years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. That ranks 2nd out of 2 S10 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 210,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 210,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My truck is not running at all for the moment.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet s-10 pickup. While driving at speeds of 5 mph, the brakes failed. The contact had the brakes repaired by an independent mechanic and was advised that the failure was due to crystallization of the brakes. The contact stated that the brakes failed five times. The…
Recall on wiper motor on 1996 chevrolet s-10 pickup was done in the early 90's. Whenever it rains now, wipers don't turn off right away. I had the same problem before i had recall done, and was ok until just recently. *jb
Tailgate cable left side broke. *ak
I bought my truck new. I have had the timing chain replaced once, and have to have it replaced again. It has been parked for the last year. I have been told on several occasions that this should not of happened. This truck is 11 yrs old but has less then 75000 miles. *jb
Other Chevrolet S10 Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 S10 Pickup | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S10 Pickup model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.