1996 Chevrolet S10 electrical system problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Chevrolet S10 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Started having problems with the hazard/brake light fuse blowing occasionally about 2.5 yr ago... Recently the fuse blows almost as soon as you turn the vehicle on. Bulbs are good and lights work until the fuse blows. I've replaced the electrical system in the steering column twice in that same…”
filed Nov 12, 2007
“Dt: one of the circuit board shorted out, and the vehicle will not start. Everytime starting the vehicle smoke comes out of the vehicle, and one can smell burning plastic. Saturday got the oil changed and didn't notice any problems.*ak”
filed Jun 15, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 S10 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 S10 | 15 | 7% |
| 2001 S10 | 28 | 9% |
| 2000 S10 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 S10 | 19 | 8% |
| 1998 S10 | 50 | 8% |
| 1997 S10 | 19 | 4% |
| 1995 S10 | 23 | 3% |
| 1994 S10 | 27 | 3% |
| 1993 S10 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 S10 | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet S10
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.