Vehicle recall 96V195000 · October 8, 1996

1987-1995 Chevrolet S10

The intermediate steering shaft loosens at the steering shaft to steering gear coupling.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The intermediate steering shaft loosens at the steering shaft to steering gear coupling. With this looseness, the yoke pinch bolt can wear on the splines of the shaft until there is no longer an interference between the splines and the bolt.
Consequence: This condition can cause body to chassis movement allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear which can result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will retorque the upper and lower bolts to correct specifications.
Notes: Vehicle description:postal vehicles only. Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during late October 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V195000
Reported to NHTSA: October 8, 1996
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: October 8, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 144,598
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector

Recall 96V195000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet S10 (1987-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987

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