Major Problems with Chevrolet S-10 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Chevrolet S-10

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Model Year	Complaints
2004 S-10	8
2003 S-10	90
2002 S-10	111
2001 S-10	185
2000 S-10	292
1999 S-10	160

Worst 3 Chevrolet S-10 complaints

2003 Chevrolet S-10 FRONTAL Victims: 4

2000 Chevrolet S-10 STRUCTURE Victims: 3 Mileage: 200000 miles

2000 Chevrolet S-10 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Victims: 2 Mileage: 45000 miles

Browse Chevrolet S-10 complaints by category

Problems with ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet S-10 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC intermittently brake light illuminated on the dashboard. as a result the brakes applied by themselves resulting in extended stopping distance.	101 ~ 43252 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY consumer was traveling on the highway a loud bang noise was heard coming from front. consumer pulled over. driver 's...	74 ~ 58727 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when vehicle is at a complete stop acceleration hesitates sometimes. *mr the transmission was delayed when shifting at times when	43 ~ 56525 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while pulling into a driveway another vehicle t-boned consumer's vehicle on the right front. this caused consumer's vehicle to become...	36 ~ 57026 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS passenger seat does not lock in place until pushed all the way back-cannot do that if someone is in the	35 ~ 49929 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet s-10. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. the contact...	30 ~ 83328 miles
SEATS the seat failure just occurred while my wife was in the truck. the seat unexpectantly shifted back while drivng in...	30 ~ 66500 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i accelerated to merge onto interstate 95 and the vehicle would not decelerate. i had to keep the brake depressed...	24 ~ 78000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt: the door latch keeps breaking off of the 3rd door. *tt...	20 ~ 48410 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pump malfunctioned causing fuel to pump back into fuel tank. has caused a no start condition due to fuel	19 ~ 53850 miles
AIR BAGS at 37000 miles my s-10 pickup started displaying a airbag warning light on the dash. the light is not constant...	18 ~ 83360 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine light illuminated. the dealer replaced a part in the evaporative system. dealer parked vehicle. and then the vehicle	18 ~ 53000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES severe "from the outside in" corrosion to all "hard" brake lines causing hydraulic failures on two dates (within) two months...	17 ~ 95670 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES after lowering my s10 pick up truck tailgate i climbed onto it to get into the bed of the truck....	16 ~ 51723 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i noticed one of the tailgate cables on my 2002 cheverolet s-10 pickup (45 000 miles) appeared to be streached....	15 ~ 57611 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer has brought vehicle back to the dealership three times for a creaking noise heard in the front end. also...	15 ~ 122500 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer complained about gas pedal problems. the vehicle would accelerate by itself without consumer stepping on the gas pedal. dealer...	14 ~ 44083 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC bolts fell out of the rear brake hanger and caused a lot of damage to the pad and rotors apparently...	13 ~ 46683 miles
TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet s-10. while driving at 70 mph on a clear dry day a loud noise...	13 ~ 65118 miles
STRUCTURE dt: contact purchased a vehicle two years ago that was to low to the ground. the dealership said the vehicle...	13 ~ 98579 miles
SUSPENSION consumer states when driving above 50 mph the truck shakes violently. took to chevrolet and they stated this condition is	13 ~ 80000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the vehicle's door separated from the frame which caused air to seep through. please provide additional information. *ak...	12 ~ 29372 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT front bearing hubs have gone bad. this has happen only 3 000 after the extended warranty has expired at 100...	11 ~ 55421 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT consumer has brought vehicle back to the dealership three times for a creaking noise heard in the front end. also...	11 ~ 55867 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES cable rusted underneath truck spare tire came off caused traffic tie-p. *tr...	10 ~ 68979 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i have an 2003 chevy s10 that doesn't even have 30 000 miles on it yet. the third door handle...	10 ~ 94859 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the consumers vehicle is equipped with a 2 headlamp system. after aligning the drivers side lower beam headlamp the upper...	10 ~ 20009 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY consumer was traveling on the highway a loud bang noise was heard coming from front. consumer pulled over. driver 's...	9 ~ 54128 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer complained about a major brake problem. brake rotors warped after 5 000 miles of usage. vehicle had been to...	9 ~ 22845 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. when the fuel gauge reached 1/4 of a tank it failed to go...	9 ~ 31681 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN vehicle vibrates badly between the speeds of 45-55 mph have taken vehicle back five times dealer has worked on it...	8 ~ 26900 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel gage does not read correctly. *nlm...	8 ~ 58063 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 45 mph vehicle stalled without prior warning. dealer said there was a short in the wiring harness had...	8 ~ 83333 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the frame is bent. the vehicle has a problem with the alignment a week after being repaired. the vehicle has	8 ~ 108667 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph all the vehicle...	7 ~ 113678 miles
ENGINE i was parked idling when the engine went out. cooled down and started. got on 10 at 60 mph and...	7 ~ 113633 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my vehicle a 2003 chevy s10 truck like many vehicles has daytime running lights that automatically go on when the...	7 ~ 58776 miles
EQUIPMENT the third door handle has broken twice in one week all under normal operation part was replaced but broke instantly.	7 ~ 59974 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE dt: the contact states the tailgate cable broke during motion and the tailgate slammed down. this happened on 8-20-05. he...	7 ~ 68373 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM truck started stalling while at idol and when i put into drive. it as if it has no gas. *ak...	7 ~ 31431 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE problems with the new purchase of 2004 chevrolet s10.*mr while driving something hit the bottom of the vehicle possibly a...	7 ~ 31925 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM second vehicle received in our department in last three months that had fire in same area. *ak...	7 ~ 49608 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 chevrolet s-10. consumer writes in regards to oil leaking onto the manifold. *ld...	6 ~ 67333 miles
WHEELS cable rusted underneath truck spare tire came off caused traffic tie-p. *tr...	6 ~ 93442 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer received a recall for front suspension:wheel bearing failure. but dealership had no parts available for six months. wods repairs	6 ~ 38488 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have a leased chevrolet s-10 extreme i have had many incidents where the front anti-lock brakes engage if i...	6 ~ 24793 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS clips in the seat belt designed to keep the metal latch in place fell out resulting in unraveling. dealer notified...	6 ~ 37160 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the vehicle's driveshaft fell off while the vehicle was stopped. the vehicle was inoperable and had to be towed to...	6 ~ 3000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN vehicle purchased 2/23/04 new 2004 s-10 club cab - in feb 05 was returned due to coolant leak - both...	5 ~ 36135 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION 2003 s-10 pickup vin [xxx] . when i took this vehicle to fletcher chevrolet for an oil change on oct...	5 ~ 1866 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN driving on highway in stop and go slow traffic for an hour the clutch stopped operating properly then 2nd and...	5 ~ 37588 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel gauge does not accurately reflect fuel in the system(reads empty at any given time with or without fuel). dealer...	5 ~ 50000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 45 mph vehicle stalled without prior warning. dealer said there was a short in the wiring harness had...	5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the fuel tank on my truck has cracked where the inlet tube connects to the tank causing a fuel leak....	4 ~ 174165 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING 1999 chevrolet s10 driveworks steering inner tie rod end part no. dw-es3380t. right against the front cross member on my...	4 ~ 23000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i am the second owner of my s-10 zr2 the 3rd door has been unusable with substantial costs put into...	4 ~ 90050 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle purchased 2/23/04 new 2004 s-10 club cab - in feb 05 was returned due to coolant leak - both...	4 ~ 43507 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the consumer has been having a problem with the heat in his 2003 chevrolet s10. *nm the consumer stated the	4 ~ 66177 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2003 chevrolet s-10 experiencing problems with front brake line.*mr the consumer requested a refund on 2 brake lines that were	4 ~ 87000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10 with an odometer reading of 15800 miles. the contact started having problems...	4 ~ 1100 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY driver side power window does not roll down. *nlm...	4 ~ 55542 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES the rear left tire blewout at the sidewall. tire info: goodyear p235/75r15 dot no. md111tbdr2002 ph...	4
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS clips in the seat belt designed to keep the metal latch in place fell out resulting in unraveling. dealer notified...	4
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while traveling at 60 mph brakes felt funny. consumer heard beeping noise consumer stopped then hit gas again and beeping	4
SEAT BELTS webbing on driver side seat belt is unraveling. dealer is replacing it. *ak...	4 ~ 156000 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION transfer case gets stuck in 4-wd high and low. module has been replaced three times. *ak...	4
POWER TRAIN in cold weather the rubber boot on the manual transmission shift lever gets so stiff that it will force the...	4 ~ 81500 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when vehicle is at a complete stop acceleration hesitates sometimes. *mr the transmission was delayed when shifting at times when	4
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT the consumer stated that the console/arm rest (in the open position) will expel the contents from the cavity onto the	4
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS as a result of a side impact crash the side air bag deployed. please provide estimated speed and further information.	4 ~ 32705 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heater control only lets air come from a/c vents no defroster this is a driving hazard. *tr...	3 ~ 50000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. in inclement weather conditions the windshield wipers fail to return to their proper...	3 ~ 3000 miles
PARKING BRAKE dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on dry road conditions an attempt was made to stop the vehicle...	3 ~ 50240 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY went to open the tailgate of my 2003 chevrolet s-10 pick-up and both tailgate support cables broke. no injuries and...	3 ~ 63326 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE evap hose on fuel tank chewed up by rodent when 1st had truck in shop was told hat service engine...	3 ~ 18800 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN seems to be binding in drivetrain upon acceleration while turning left or right from a stop. dealer (carmax) found nothing	3 ~ 68000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving at 65 mph with the window down driver smelled a burning odor. he was able to pull over...	3
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving in the rain the windshield wipers would work intermittently. *ak...	3 ~ 15777 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ive had problems with emissions (service light came on )wasnt firing (dealer said couldnt find anything wrong. ive had problems...	3
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT ball joints are loose when installed. reported by dealer to be within chevy specs. the same problem with the tie	3 ~ 50500 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING consumer states vehilce vibrates excessively from the undercarriage. dealer diagnosed problem as defective 4x4 gear box. dealer advised consumer there	3 ~ 20000 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING consumer states that while driving and without warning there is a loud clicking noise coming from the steering wheel when	3 ~ 46000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE driver fell asleep while driving 75 mph vehicle left the road rolled a few times and caught on fire. driver...	3 ~ 98500 miles
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE parking brake worked well when purchaced does not work in reverce and only on one side at present foreward will...	3
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine has stalled four times unexpectedly while driving at any speed. dealership has replaced the following components: catalytic converter/ fuel...	3
VISIBILITY/WIPER we own 2-2003 s-10s same year models and color. the only thing different are the motors. both have been having	2 ~ 177000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL our abs light keeps coming on and when it does the abs don't work. it comes on whenever it wants....	2 ~ 153000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet s10. while driving approximately 10 mph and exiting a parking lot the contact heard...	2 ~ 49000 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle purchased 2/23/04 new 2004 s-10 club cab - in feb 05 was returned due to coolant leak - both...	2 ~ 15777 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i have a 2002 chevrolet s10 zr2. it has had many problems in the front end it was eventually discovered...	2 ~ 80000 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN front bearing hubs have gone bad. this has happen only 3 000 after the extended warranty has expired at 100...	2 ~ 71222 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING warning light does not come on when doors are ajar truck is a crew cab. has child safety locks. *ak...	2 ~ 18000 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR -brakes failed to stop vehicle (2002 cherolet s10 pickup) while traveling at low speed (20-35 mph). brake pedal went to...	2 ~ 7580 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hood releases during driving only safety latch keeps it from opening.*ak...	2 ~ 5500 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN oil line to filter leaking-leaking transmission lines....	2 ~ 44400 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oil line to filter leaking-leaking transmission lines....	2 ~ 28800 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN had driveline howl/vibration since vehicle has been new between 45-70mph. dealer has put in 2 new rear axle assemblies and...	2 ~ 11920 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING pushing the dome light over ride button twice turns off the headlights. this can make you panic untill you switch	2
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE driver feels that the design and location of the hood release lever causes foot to make contact with lever when	2 ~ 140000 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while merging onto the highway driver applied gas to the accelerator pedal. the gas pedal went all the way to...	2 ~ 30365 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN after a previous day of uneventful use i noticed on the morning of 10/1/02 that after starting the truck would...	2 ~ 56000 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle has stalled 4 times at various speeds. taken to dealer 4 times fuel module/fuel filter and instrument cluster were...	2
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving head lights flickered on and off and have gone completely out without coming back on. dealer stated it...	2
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING there is a switch in vehicle on dashboard that when pressed four times will turn off day time running lights...	2
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY see odi 755882. i own 2 2001 chev s10 ls 2 wheel drive extended cabs. both have the same or...	2
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM engine has stalled four times unexpectedly while driving at any speed. dealership has replaced the following components: catalytic converter/ fuel...	2 ~ 47003 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT emergency flasher/brake light stay on. radio lights are burning out. driver's side window makes popping sound when putting window down.*ak...	2
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY when applying abs brakes vehicle intermittently pulls to right or left cause unknown. *ak dealer first replaced brake hoses however...	2
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle experiences hisitation/stalling which causes rough driving. also vehicle hesitates/stalls when foot is removed from accelerator. *ak...	2 ~ 109000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING braakes pulls right when in use power steering will be hard to turn at low speed...	2
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS driver's power seat broke and went into reclining position. *ak...	2 ~ 1000 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE while driving 60 mph right wheel completely came off due to a missing cotter pin that locked the spindle in	2
HUB > WHEELS dash lights failed due to faulty headlamp switch. mjs...	2 ~ 78000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2/25/99 truck was taken to serra chev in jackson for clutch adjustment smell of burning odor drivers door hard to...	2
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 2/25/99 truck was taken to serra chev in jackson for clutch adjustment smell of burning odor drivers door hard to...	2 ~ 35909 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle hit another vehicle head on at 42 mph. this vehicle was declared totaled. air bags did not deploy. dealer...	2
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. when the contact started the parked vehicle the service engine light illuminated....	1 ~ 124000 miles
BEAD > TIRES aluminum wheels corrode causing tires to leak air. 60 000 miles in the truck. the vehicle wasn't even driven in...	1 ~ 55000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2003 chevrolet s-10. brake lights stay on. replaced the switch and it fixed it only a short time. many complaints	1 ~ 36000 miles
VISIBILITY wipers quit working. *tr...	1
MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE parking brake no longer latches. *tr...	1
LINES AND FITTINGS > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER i couldn't get gas into it the vehicle. i took it to my repairman. which cost 169.38 to replace the...	1 ~ 37000 miles
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: 2001 chevrolet s10. the consumer stated the throttle posted open while driving and the vehicle accelerated. this happened twice...	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated that 9 months ago the seat belt fractured. the female portion of the buckle would not...	1 ~ 65000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: while driving at a low speed about 5 mph owner went to a fast food line and pushed the...	1 ~ 52000 miles
FILLING/CHARGING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE gasoline spit-back"while refueling. gasoline will spit-back from the filler neck before the pump stops or just after the pump stops....	1 ~ 100 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS contact states: last month husband couldn't go any faster then 35 mph in a 55 mph zone . it was...	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC front brake rotors get hot spots and wear out pads. i have had this truck three years and have had...	1
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE truck started stalling while at idol and when i put into drive. it as if it has no gas. *ak...	1 ~ 24324 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT front bearing hubs have gone bad. this has happen only 3 000 after the extended warranty has expired at 100...	1 ~ 103444 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY 2002 chevrolet s-10 crew cab tailgate cables broke. bf the consumer was standing on the tailgate when the incident occurred.	1 ~ 45000 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING consumer was traveling on the highway a loud bang noise was heard coming from front. consumer pulled over. driver 's...	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer got out of vehicle and took 2 steps then heard a series of clicking noises looked around and vehicle...	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT after entering the vehicle and trying to start the security system did not let consumer start the vehicle for approximately...	1 ~ 59000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle engine shuts off or on one occasion will not start i suspect a fuel pump or fuel delivery system	1 ~ 51980 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2001 s10 died and would not start when i checked the battery the positive battery cable fell off along...	1 ~ 41700 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have a 2000 chevy s10 pickup with 15 000 miles on it. these vehicles are made to run on...	1 ~ 12000 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes failed at 18000 miles. an independent shop replaced the pads and drums. ak scc *jb...	1 ~ 18000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE roof and pillars produce a blind spot which impairs vision. *ak ...	1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10 with an odometer reading of 15800 miles. the contact started having problems...	1 ~ 1100 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY both wiper blades chatter on windshield of 2003 s-10. they do not wipe water off of windshield making it very...	1 ~ 350 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER faulty fuel pump unit. i drive a 2000 chevrolet s-10 pickup with less than 51 000 miles. i just recently...	1 ~ 50100 miles
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while traveling about 35mph and without prior warning left wheel shifted the axle causing an accident due to u bolts	1
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer states that while driving and no warning the stabilizer bar snap causing the consumer to lose steering control and	1
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have a 2000 s-10 pickup . the tailgate cables broke first on the driver side. before it was replaced	1
TANK VALVE/GAUGE > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER consumer noticed the instrumental system gasoline gauge is not working. as well as the air conditioner blew hot air. dealer	1
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR right rear brake would not release completely cause brakeing and warning light to illuminate dealer notified and unable to determined	1
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING shaft pitman was replaced due to excessive wear. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak...	1
REAR > SUSPENSION while driving on the highway back of vehicle will bounce. driver almost lost control of vehicle.*ak...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states starter failed consumer is concerned because failed at such a low mileage. *tt ...	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS when looking through rear view mirror lower right half was obstructed by passenger's head restraint that sat too high causing	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was parked at an incline in first gear and park brake set. vehicle jumped out of gear rolled down	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN rubber boot cover broke and caused loss of lubricant around right side cv joints which have broken and disconnected. vehicle...	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING emergency flasher/brake light stay on. radio lights are burning out. driver's side window makes popping sound when putting window down.*ak...	1
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING emergency flasher/brake light stay on. radio lights are burning out. driver's side window makes popping sound when putting window down.*ak...	1
LINKAGES > STEERING pitman joint on front passenger's side is loose. there is a difference between driver's and passenger side. contacted dealer and	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING while stopped and with foot on brake steering becomes impossible. while leaving interstate and slowing on ramps steering becomes stiff...	1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the brakes feel spongy when applied on two occasions the pedal goes to the floor in snowy weather the brakes...	1
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT cable which held spare tire in place underneath of vehicle broke while traveling at 40-45 mph tire fell off in...	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer has had multiple problems with vehicle. a/c wires burned out the clutch fan. dealer claimed wires weren't where they...	1
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION when trying to start vehicle a security light will come on. then has to wait for while to start engine	1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN service engine light came on shortly after purchasing truck it took several times before the problem was corrected then when...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS i was pulling into a parking lot and 3 lugs: nuts: bolts fell off of my right front wheel. the...	1
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION reporting v- bolt broke from rear end while traveling at 35 mph causing vehicle to lose control and went into	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT the center lift was defective the springs for the extension bar that goes on the both sides in the front	1
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving the abs light illuminated and brake warning light flashed on and off. dealer has inspected vehicle and attempted	1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the vehicle was turned off the brake vacuum leaked causing brake failure when starting the vehicle. the mechanic replaced...	1 ~ 6200 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY consumer stated the left mirror would not stay adjusted.*jb ...	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN clutch pedal moved high enough to cause knee to jam against steering wheel and door making it difficult to operate	1
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY left outer door scrapes fell off. nlm...	1
COLUMN > STEERING consumer called complaining having problem with the steering wheel can't control while driving the vehicle at any speed. dealer has	1
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle had a problem with the front bearing hub assembly. it was a defective part that which continued to break....	1 ~ 30000 miles
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS consumer complained about air bag on/off switch assembly. the front casing came off. the air bag switch was not used	1 ~ 57500 miles

FAQ

What year Chevrolet S-10 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 6 years, Chevrolet S-10 models of 2004, 2003, 2002 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Chevrolet S-10?

Chevrolet S-10 models of 2000 and 2001 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON Inch Pound Torque Wrench 1/4-Inc...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque ...
- Includes 1-pc. 3/8 in. drive torque wrench; Storage case; Product manual with torque conversion chart
- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range...

Mechanic tool set

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set i...
- The Crescent Professional Tool Set has a newly designed 72T quick release ratchet
- Carefully selected assortment of hand tools for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications
- Get incredible access from combination wrenches with narrow heads,...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...
- MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
- VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...
- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...