17 of the
559 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet S10 are about the
lighting — 3% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
62,945 miles.
CENTER-VEHICLE MOUNTED REAR BRAKE LIGHT MELTED ITS PLASTIC HOUSING WHICH MELTED THE WIRING AND MOUNTS USED TO POWER THE TWO LIGHTBULBS IN THE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT, RESULTING IN NO FUNCTIONING CENTER BRAKE LIGHT. THIS ALSO MADE THE INTERIOR LIGHT FALL OUT OF THE ROOF AS IT IS ATTACHED TO THE SAME PLASTIC HOUSING. ONLY APPARENT FIX IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE OLD MELTED CENTER BRAKE LIGHT HOUSING WITH A NEW ONE. OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL USE WITH MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED LIGHT BULBS IN USE.
NHTSA complaint #10957191 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,850 milesPensacola, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MY COMPLAINT DOES NOT CONCERN MY VEHICLE. IT IS THE INTENSITY OF NEWER HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS ON LATE MODEL VEHICLES. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WITH EXTREMELY BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINING FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. INSTEAD OF LIGHTING AREA THE NEWER LIGHTS SEEM TO BE A FOCUSED BEAM THAT IS BLINDING.
NHTSA complaint #10692888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lithonia, GA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I HAVE PROBLEM WITH MY (ABS) AND MY TAILGATE.
NHTSA complaint #10447227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,000 milesChampaign, IL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE, IF THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN IS HELD JUST RIGHT THE BRAKE WILL FUNCTION PERIODICALLY. INDICATING AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE WIPER, CRUISE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL. DEALER SAY IT IS A 400.00 REPAIR. GM SAYS IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALLS. LIKE THE BLAZERS, MALIBU'S AND OLDS.
NHTSA complaint #10249799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,040 milesBedfprd Hts., OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PASSLOCK FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS. DEALER REPAIRED EACH TIME AT NO CHARGE(WARRENTY) BRAKES FAILED BEFORE 15000MILES, HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT ROTORS. DEALER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY FAULT OR REIMBURSEMENT. WE BELEIVE THAT SINCE THE MILLAGE IS SO LOW, THE DEALER SHOULD REIMBURSE US FOR THE REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #10069551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Paso, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
I BOUGHT THE CHEVY WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES ON IT. BUT EVER SINCE THE BEGINNING THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT HAS NEVER WORKED AND I ALWAYS REPLACE THE FUSES AND THE LITTLE LIGHT BULBS. ALSO HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND HAVE HAD IT REBUILT AND THE RADIATOR TWICE. I JUST HAVE HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH PROBLEMS WITH THE TRUCK I REGRET BUYING THIS TRUCK.
NHTSA complaint #10062662 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alamosa, CO
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
3RD BRAKE LIGHT MOUNTED ON TOP/BACK OF CAB DOES NOT WORK. CHECKED BULBS (2) BOTH WORK. WIRING PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10013912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clyde, NC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED THREE TIMES, SHORTING OUT BATTERY AND BRAKE LIGHTS. COULD NOT CHARGE BATTERY. *AK
NHTSA complaint #8005949 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, GA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, LESS THAN A SECOND. THEN, THEY HAVE GONE COMPLETELY OUT. DEALER STATED IT WAS NORMAL.
NHTSA complaint #8005411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, GA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
WHILE DRIVING, HEAD LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF, AND HAVE GONE COMPLETELY OUT WITHOUT COMING BACK ON. DEALER STATED IT WAS NORMAL AND THERE WAS NO FIX. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT BELT WAS JAMMED, AND ALSO THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE
NHTSA complaint #8004762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Timmonsville, SC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
EMERGENCY FLASHER/BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON. RADIO LIGHTS ARE BURNING OUT. DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MAKES POPPING SOUND WHEN PUTTING WINDOW DOWN.
NHTSA complaint #744799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EMERGENCY FLASHER/BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON. RADIO LIGHTS ARE BURNING OUT. DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MAKES POPPING SOUND WHEN PUTTING WINDOW DOWN.
NHTSA complaint #744799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albion, NE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DECELERATING HEADLIGHTS WILL FLASH ON AND OFF. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #887227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Midln, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF. CONTACTED DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #885556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Burmingham, ALCrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON AT 42 MPH. THIS VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK SIGNAL LIGHT WOULD COME ON AT RANDOM. BRAKE PADS AND SHOES REPLACED. WHENEVER IT RAINED, VEHICLE FILLED WITH WATER, THE CARPET WAS RUINED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #883220 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hedgesville, WV
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CONSUMER TOOK CAR IN FOR INSPECTION. WHEN DRIVING HOME HEADLIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS A BAD SWITCH. *AK THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE DUE TO FLASH BOARD SWITCH FAILURE. FINAL DIAGNOSIS RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF GROUND RELAY MODULE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #875907 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Summerton, SC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE MECHANISM THAT CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE INSTRUCTMENT PANEL BECOMES VERY HOT AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #854600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.