1996 Chevrolet S10 TSBs

31 manufacturer communications for the 1996 Chevrolet S10 sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1996 S10 problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

31Communications

What the bulletins cover

Engine13 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain4 bulletins
Body & structure4 bulletins
Brakes & stability3 bulletins
Electrical2 bulletins
Seats & interior1 bulletin

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 31 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Service bulletin 17-NA-073 February 21, 2023

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Engine 130089009 September 1, 2013

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

Brakes & stability 020525006 January 1, 2006

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS.

Transmission & drivetrain 020730024A August 1, 2005

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.

Transmission & drivetrain 3300 April 21, 2005

4WD MODELS WITH NOISE, VIBRATION ON DRY PAVEMENT.

Body & structure 3232 December 4, 2004

PAINT CODE UNKNOWN FOR FRONT BUMPER AND WHEEL FLARE.

Engine 3081 November 17, 2004

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION.

Engine 030601024A March 1, 2004

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE.

Electrical 00149D January 1, 2004

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475.

Engine 01225 January 1, 2004

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ

Service bulletin 3176A January 1, 2004

HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF.

Electrical 00149C November 18, 2003

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK.

Engine 030601024 August 1, 2003

RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE.

Brakes & stability 020525006A December 1, 2002

ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY.

Transmission & drivetrain 990730016A October 1, 2002

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN.

Body & structure 020857004 June 1, 2002

SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE.

Service bulletin 041002 April 10, 2002

INFORMATION ON OVER TORQUING OR A REVERSE BEDRAIL INSTALLATION.

Engine 990602012D April 1, 2002

SUBJECT REGARDING RUST IN COOLING SYSTEM, HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS (FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM). NLM

Body & structure 020864007 March 1, 2002

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE THIRD DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN AND/OR THE DOOR HANDLE MAY BE BROKEN FOR 1996-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T EXTENDED CAB PICKUP MODELS..

Body & structure 250102 January 25, 2002

CONCERNS WITH EXCESSIVE EFFORT OR BREAKING OF THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE ON EXTENDED CAB PICK UPS.

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