31 of the
1,151 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet S10 are about the
suspension — 3% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
382,653 miles.
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.
NHTSA complaint #11090124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DE Kalb, IL
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE DROPPED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, MECHANIC STATES THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINT HAD BROKEN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8008910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fargo, ND
SUSPENSION:FRONT
I HAVE THREE FRIENDS THAT ALSO HAVE LATE MODEL S-10 VEHICLES, ALL OF WHICH HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BALL JOINTS. I GREASE MY TRUCK MYSELF(SO I KNOW IT GETS DONE) EVERY 1500 MILES. I WAS INFORMED BY GATEWAY CHEVY, THAT ALL 4 BALL JOINTS ARE BAD. AFTER ONLY 48000 MILES, I WAS INFORMED THAT IT JUST WEAK PARTS AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. WELL HERE WE ARE THREE DAYS LATER AND A FRIEND OF MINE, DOUG KUZNIA, ALSO OF FARGO, HIS 1996 S-10 HAD IT'S UPPER BALL JOINT FAIL AND THE FRONT WHEEL BUCKLED OVER WHILE DRIVING. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND THEY SHOULD INSTALL BETTER PARTS. I FEEL THAT 48000 MILES IS NOT A HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLE AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT MY WHEELS FALLING OFF BECAUSE GENERAL MOTORS DOESN'T WANT TO INSTALL QUALITY PARTS. IF THIS HAS BEEN AY HELP AT ALL, PLEASE CONTACT ME BECAUSE ALL OF MY FRIENDS WOULD ALSO LIKE TO RESPOND WITH COMPLAINTS. THANK YOU COLLIN GNOINSKY
NHTSA complaint #715561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wappingers, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
REAR RIGHT FRONT HUB AND BEARINGS HAS SEVERE RUST. YH
NHTSA complaint #548023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wappingers, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
REAR RIGHT FRONT HUB AND BEARINGS HAS SEVERE RUST. YH
NHTSA complaint #548023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Abrams, WI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH RIGHTSIDE BALL JOINT SNAPPED OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #825595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wheeling, WV
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, EXCESSIVE BOUNCING FROM REAR OVER ROUGH SURFACES/REPLACED REAR SHOCKS.
NHTSA complaint #821598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
FRONT END STRUT MAKING A CREEKING NOISE WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS.
NHTSA complaint #529140 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION
FRONT END STRUT MAKING A CREEKING NOISE WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS.
NHTSA complaint #529140 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
FRONT WHEEL COULD BE MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE BY HAND. OWNER REPLACED THE IDLER ARM AND TIGHTEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.
NHTSA complaint #529143 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION
FRONT WHEEL COULD BE MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE BY HAND. OWNER REPLACED THE IDLER ARM AND TIGHTEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.
NHTSA complaint #529143 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
FRONT END MAKING A CREEKING NOISE WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. POSSIBLE LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #529139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION
FRONT END MAKING A CREEKING NOISE WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. POSSIBLE LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #529139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION
FRONT WHEEL COULD BE MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE BY HAND. OWNER REPLACED THE IDLER ARM AND TIGHTEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.
NHTSA complaint #529136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
FRONT WHEEL COULD BE MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE BY HAND. OWNER REPLACED THE IDLER ARM AND TIGHTEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.
NHTSA complaint #529136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
DRIVER COULD SEE THE BED MOVING AROUND WHEN GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS. DEALER TIGHTEN THE BED RETAINING BOLTS.
NHTSA complaint #529137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION
DRIVER COULD SEE THE BED MOVING AROUND WHEN GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS. DEALER TIGHTEN THE BED RETAINING BOLTS.
NHTSA complaint #529137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
BRAKES MAKE NOISE. DRUMS WERE RESURFACED AND DEGLAZED.
NHTSA complaint #529138 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION
BRAKES MAKE NOISE. DRUMS WERE RESURFACED AND DEGLAZED.
NHTSA complaint #529138 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eagle Cree, IN
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
BOTH REAR SHOCKS WERE FOUND LEAKING.
NHTSA complaint #529135 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dighton, MA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED. A PROBLEM WAS FOUND W/BALL JOINTS WORN OUT ON WHEELS. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED NOTHING CAN BE DONE DUE TO FACT THEY WERE NOT NOTIFIED BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT.
NHTSA complaint #820702 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
BAY Head, NJ
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #511150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aimer, IA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM KEEPS LOOSENING, OCCURRED FOUR TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #810159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Blooming Grove, NY
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
REAR LEAF SPRINGS FAILED TO HOLD UP REAR OF VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #512516 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
High Point, NC
SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLE MISALIGNED, CAUSING IRREGULAR WEAR ON TIRES.
NHTSA complaint #512539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tuleta, TX
SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS.
NHTSA complaint #510711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa Rosa, CA
SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION RIDES LOW, BOTTOMS OUT, CAUSING RUBBER TO BE TORN FROM THE TIRES.
NHTSA complaint #506784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Murrells, SC
SUSPENSION:FRONT
TRUCK WANDERS LEFT AND RIGHT, ALL OVER THE ROAD AND WEARS OUT THE TIRES. DEALER SAID THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME CHARACTERISTICS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #985571 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shelbyvill, IN
SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT END MISALIGNED.
NHTSA complaint #500963 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLE SHAKES/SHIMMIES WHEN REAR WINDOWS ARE DOWN.
NHTSA complaint #489498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.