NHTSA Recall 96V195000: Shaft sector (steering)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 144,598 vehicles. It affects 1987–1995 Chevrolet S10.
| NHTSA campaign | 96V195000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX › SHAFT SECTOR |
| Report received | October 8, 1996 |
| Owner notification | October 8, 1996 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 96V195000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.