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1996 CHEVROLET S10
Club Cab Pickup
4 wheel drive


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NHTSA Crash Test Results National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
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Frontal Crash: Rating:   NHTSA Five Star Legend
Driver Rating 3 of 5  
Passenger Rating 1 of 5  
Side Crash: Rating:  
Front Seat Not Tested  
Rear Seat Not Tested  
Rollover Resistance: Rating:  
Rollover Resistance Not Tested  

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides 3 different ratings - full-width frontal crash test , side impact crash test , and rollover resistance . The frontal crash test indicates how well the safety features and restraints will protect an occupant in a head-on collision. The side-impact test conveys the chance of a severe chest injury, while the rollover resistance rating estimates the risk of rolling over in a single vehicle crash. Go to NHTSA to learn more about these results.


IIHS Crash Test Results Highway Loss Data Institute
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the 1996 CHEVROLET S10 are not available in CARFAX Safety & Reliability Ratings.




Low-Speed Damage Repair Highway Loss Data Institute
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Front Crash Description: Front Crash Cost:
Front into flat barrier   Not tested by IIHS
Front into angle barrier   Not tested by IIHS
Rear Crash Description: Rear Crash Cost:
Rear into flat barrier   Not tested by IIHS
Rear into pole   Not tested by IIHS
Average Damage Per Test   Not tested by IIHS

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance. These results convey how well this 1996 CHEVROLET S10 bumpers will protect the car body from damage in low-speed collisions. Low-speed damage repair costs are obtained from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute.


Injury, Collision, & Theft Indicators Highway Loss Data Institute
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Index: Score: Rating:
Injury Index 55 Substantially better than average
Collision Index 86 Average
Theft Index 97 Average


These scores are stated in relative terms, with 100 being the average for all cars in each category. Scores greater than 100 represent higher risk in each category. For example, an injury indicator score of 122 means that a passenger in this model is 22% more likely to be injured in an accident. The injury, collision, and theft indicators for this 1996 CHEVROLET S10 are provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.



Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
Important: The following recalls were issued for the 1996 CHEVROLET S10 by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). To find out if a specific 1996 CHEVROLET S10 still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an authorized dealership for more information.

Recall date: Not reported
Units potentially affected: 1,755,876
NHTSA campaign number: 03V159000
Defective part or component: VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Description: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2003. 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, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Recall date: 03-07-1997
Units potentially affected: 624,433
NHTSA campaign number: 97V037000
Defective part or component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEATS
Description: Vehicle Description: Extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the Easy-Entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the Easy-Entry feature is activated. This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning. Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.


This 1996 CHEVROLET S10 safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



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J.D. Power Ratings
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Ownership: Rating:
Initial Ratings (up to 1 year)  
Overall Quality No data from source
  Mechanical Quality Rating 2 of 5
  Feature and Accessory Quality Rating 4 of 5
  Body and Interior Quality Rating 3 of 5
Overall Appeal No data from source
  Performance Rating 2 of 5
  Comfort Rating 2 of 5
  Feature and Instrument Panel No data from source
  Style Rating 2 of 5
Midterm Ratings (1-3 Years)  
  Mechanical Reliability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Reliability No data from source
  Body and Interior Reliability No data from source
Long Term Ratings (3-5 Years)  
Overall Dependability No data from source
  Mechanical Dependability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Dependability No data from source
  Body and Interior Dependability No data from source

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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category: Comments: Rating:
Engine No data from source
Transmission & Driveline No data from source
Steering & Suspension No data from source
Brakes No data from source
Heating & Air Conditioning No data from source
Starting & Charging No data from source
Accessories No data from source
Identifix Legend


This 1996 CHEVROLET S10 reliability information was provided by Identifix. Identifix is the nation's largest technical support service for the aftermarket auto repair industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by Identifix, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage: Years/Mileage:
Basic 3 years or 36,000 miles  
Drivetrain 3 years or 36,000 miles  
Emissions 2 years or 24,000 miles  
Corrosion 6 years or 100,000 miles  
Transferable Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.  
Roadside Assistance Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.  
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data from source  
Specific Components 8 years or 80,000 miles  
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Basic warranty includes corrosion, batteries, adjustments, alternate transportation, roadside assistance, and tires. Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles  

This 1996 CHEVROLET S10 warranty information has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.


New Car Test Drive Review
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Category: Review:
Summary:

Personal-size pickups for utility and comfort.
By Sue Mead, NewCarTestDrive.com

There's a whole lot to like about the S-Series pickups. And, there's also a whole lot to like about GM. They now accomodate drivers and passengers with disabilities with greater ease and sensitivity by providing a mechanical lift and a financial lift, as well.

Overview:

Is the glass half empty or half full? If you see it as half empty, you might pay attention to the fact that Chevy's S-series pickups play second fiddle to Ford's Ranger line up. To be more specific, while sales of mini trucks have gone soft for both companies over the past two years, Chevrolet's percentage of the market in '95 was only two-thirds the number of small trucks that Ford sold. However, the math improves if you add the numbers for Chevy's mechanical twin, the GMC Sonoma trucks. And, don't forget that General Motors also builds small trucks for Isuzu. Ford still wins, but the numbers can look a lot different depending on how you add them up.

If you see the glass as half full, you're more likely to pay attention to the fact that Chevy debuted an all new family of pickup trucks in '94 with major changes in interior and exterior styling, in '95 added a number of safety improvements and since has continued to upgrade a line up of mini pickups that fits just about every personal need and personality style.

There are two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models; regular cab (with short bed or long) and extended cab versions; a selection of seven different chassis packages; and two trim levels -- base and LS. And for '96 there is an S-Series with a third door, a new Sportside Pickup, along with performance improvements under the hood and a new chassis package.

The Easy Access System (third door) which is due out in early Spring is an industry first for compact trucks. The driver's side panel swings out to make it easier to load personal gear, pets, and people is available on extended cab models only. (The driver's side jumpseat is eliminated with this feature). The Easy Access System third door can also be upfitted with a wheelchair lift system. Chevy has not only adapted this feature to aid persons with disabilities but General Motors will also make a contribution of $1,000 for a lift or other adaptive equipment.

Also new is the Sportside Pickup with fender flare and two built-in footholds for easy access to cargo to compete with the Ranger Splash. The Sportside box has a tough steel load floor and will hold more than 28 cu. ft. of cargo, available on Regular Cab and Extended Cab LS models. It's able to tow up to 6,000 lbs.

Competitors in this segment, in addition to the Ranger, are the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Pickup, Mazda B-series, Dodge Dakota and Isuzu Pickup.

Read the complete 1996 Chevrolet S-Series Pickup review

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Awards
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