1996 Chevrolet S10 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 1996 Chevrolet S10, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 103,664 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission fluid” (7% of reports).
- 68power train complaints
- 103,664median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 64%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission fluid: mentioned in 5 of 68 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 4 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Chevrolet S10 power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Some of these trucks were built with transmissions containing parts which were not machined to gm's specifications.
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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
For years my chevy s-10 1996 2wd truck would suddenly shut off on the road often at highway speeds. Chevy looked at the truck many times and always said they couldn't duplicate the problem. One time they talked me into a brand new transmission at 36100 miles. They didn't honor the warranty even…
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet s-10. While driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle stopped accelerating and the rear wheels locked up. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the transmission locked. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current…
Vehicle fire due to transfer case fluid being expelled from vent hose onto the right exhaust manifold. This is the third fire in 1995 and 1996 s-series gm trucks i have investigated in the past twelve months that have had the same origin of an engine compartment fire. *ak
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Chevrolet S10s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about power train for the 1996 Chevrolet S10 (10% of the 668 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet S10 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 103,664 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 1996 Chevrolet S10?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission fluid”, in 5 of 68 complaints.
Other 1996 Chevrolet S10 problems
See all 1996 Chevrolet S10 problems or power train problems across all S10 years.