17 of the
875 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet S10 are about the
body and structure — 2% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
112,314 miles.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE KNEELING ON THE TAILGATE BOTH CABLES BROKE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CABLES WERE REPLACED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 06V066000, REGARDING THE TAILGATE CABLES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 3/28/2006 -
NHTSA complaint #10152684 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,000 milesUtica, OH1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NORMAL USE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE; WAS LOADING A RIDING LAWNMOWER INTO MY CHEVY S-10 PICKUP WHEN BOTH TAILGATE CABLES FAILED, INJURING MY FRIEND. I HAD TO HAVE THE DEALER REPLACE THE STRAPS, AS THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE OUTSIDE THE DEALERSHIP. COST WAS OVER $300!
NHTSA complaint #10106539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesSeymour, IN1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
FAILURE OF TAILGATE CABLE WHICH HOLDS UP THE TAILGATE. THE CABLE JUST SNAPPED INTO TWO PEICES. IT BROKE IN THE MIDDLE. SUDDEN UNEXPECTED FAILURE !!!
NHTSA complaint #10098917 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,045 milesBrookeville, MD
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
THE CABLES THAT HOLD THE TAILGATE IN THE OPEN POSITION FAIL AND BREAK, ALLOWING THE TAILGATE TO DROP BELOW THE NORMAL POSITION. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE CABLES HAVE BROKEN. THEY WERE REPLACED IN THE PAST WITH PARTS FROM THE CHEVY DEALER. A FRIEND WITH THE SAME TRUCK HAS ALSO HAD THE CABLES BREAK. IF SOMEONE WAS STANDING OR SITTING ON THE TAILGATE WHEN IT DROPS UNEXPCTEDLY, SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT.
NHTSA complaint #10083139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paxinos, PA
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
CABLE HOLDING SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH BROKE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15 TO 20 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF IN A SMALL TOWN. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10081534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Geraldine, AL
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WAS BROKEN IN TWO PLACES WHICH RESULTED IN THE FRAME DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10042256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Chicago, IL
STRUCTURE
TURN SIGNALS MALFUNCTIONED. THE A/C STOPPED WORKING DUE TO A FAULTY EVAPORATOR. THE STABILIZER BAR BROKE ON RIGHT SIDE WHICH CAUSED DRIFT/PULL. ENGINE COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE LEAKED. THE BALL JOINT FOR THE RIGHT-FRONT TIRE GAVE OUT. THE ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE FIXED AND REPLACED THE BATTERY. SPEEDOMETER SEEMED TO BE OFF BY 5 MPH. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A DOWN-POUR. THE DEVICE TO LOWER THE SPARE TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #10020819 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Durham, NC1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #756085 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glendale, AZ
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
LEFT FRONT DRIVER DOOR HINGE WELDS FAILED. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #785166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marysville, OH
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
CABLE THAT SUPPORTS TAILGATE SNAPPED & FELL DOWN. CONSUMER & CHILD WERE SIITING IN THE REAR WHEN IT HAPPENED, BUT NO ONE WAS HURT. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA complaint #869575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Deptford, NJ
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THE FRAME WELDS ARE FAILING. A MILITARY CERTIFIED WELDING SHOP EXAMINED THE WELDS AND SAID THE WELDS WERE NOT DONE CORRECTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT. HE SAID THE THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT SIDE WELDS IS BEGINNING ALSO. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO GM AND HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THEM TO EXAMINE. GM SAYS THEY WILL NOT FIX IT.
NHTSA complaint #715384 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
MAX Meadows, VA
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 HOOD POPPED UP, HITTING THE WINDSHIELD AND BENDING HOOD, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT VEHICLE SHOULD NOT START IF HOOD IS NOT SHUT PROPERLY. *AK THE INSURANCE COMPANY PAID FOR THE DAMAGE, BUT THE OWNER THINKS GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD REPAY THE INSURANCE COMPANY.
NHTSA complaint #841175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Juan, PR
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #537874 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Davison, MI
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
FRONT DOOR HINGES CAME OFF. ALSO BUMPER CORNER FELL OFF.
NHTSA complaint #534166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Davison, MI
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
FRONT DOOR HINGES CAME OFF. ALSO BUMPER CORNER FELL OFF.
NHTSA complaint #534166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alpena, MI
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
VEHICLE BODY FRAME LEAKS WATER.
NHTSA complaint #531248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Erie, PA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VEHICLES DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOORS OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS REWELDED THE HINGES MORE THAN 100 TIMES ALREADY.
NHTSA complaint #811847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.