NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA99018

SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE: Equipment

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- Investigation was initiated on June 30 1999. Closed on October 20 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99018 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99004

SEPARATION OF SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLE: Equipment

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- Alleged that wire cable/winch assembly which holds the spare tire/wheel assembly uder the rear of the vehicle may fail, allowing the tire to fall from the vehicle while in motion Investigation was initiated on January 15 1999. Closed on June 30 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99004 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97004

SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing**

RECALL »

Recall #97V096002

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) tested a 1997 Chevrolet S-10 extended cab pickup equipped with a driver-side air bag. The front passenger seat belt was completely cut during the test. Investigation was initiated on February 28 1997. Closed on August 05 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97004 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA94038

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM: Service Brakes, Hydraulic**

RECALL »

Recall #99V193000

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1996 CHEVROLET S10 -- Consumers have alleged that the vehicles brakes intermittently fail Investigation was initiated on October 31 1994. Closed on February 28 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA94038 »