1996 Chevrolet S10 structure problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Chevrolet S10 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 14, 2006
“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! *nm”
filed Jan 18, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Paint code unknown for front bumper and wheel flare. *eh
3232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 4, 2004
Structure problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 S10 | 30 | 17% |
| 2002 S10 | 73 | 34% |
| 2001 S10 | 75 | 24% |
| 2000 S10 | 93 | 20% |
| 1999 S10 | 28 | 12% |
| 1998 S10 | 39 | 6% |
| 1997 S10 | 20 | 4% |
| 1995 S10 | 17 | 2% |
| 1994 S10 | 20 | 2% |
| 1993 S10 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 S10 | 2 | 1% |
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.