Owners have filed 246 complaints
about the 2002 Chevrolet S10 with NHTSA between 2001 and 2024.
The largest single group is the body & structure.
Across this model's run it ranks 7 of 12 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 22
Against the median year of the Chevrolet S10. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
19.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 64
38% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
31.9%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
138.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
2717.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
4327.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
3321.2%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1811.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
127.7%
150,000+ miles
74.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Nov 2001peak 10May 2024
NHTSA investigations into the 2002 Chevrolet S10
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA05008Opened 14 Apr 2005Closed 19 May 2006LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES
GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING A SPECIAL POLICY PROGRAM FOR 903,464 OWNERS OF 2000 - 2003 MODEL S/T VEHICLES THROUGH WHICH OWNERS MAY, AT THEIR OPTION, EITHER (1) PERIODICALLY INSPECT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN THEIR VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CABLES REPLACED IF THE CABLE COATING EXHIBITS ANY INDICATIONS OF DAMAGE OR DETERIORATION OR (2) REQUEST THAT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. GM WILL HONOR ALL REQUESTS BY OWNERS WHO OPT FOR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT QUESTION REGARDLESS OF THE CONDITION OR APPEARANCE OF THE CABLES. GM HAS AGREED TO MAIL REMINDER NOTIFICATIONS TO OW...
RQ04012Opened 22 Nov 2004Closed 14 Apr 2005STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE(S) BREAK
ODI IS UPGRADING RQ04-012 AND OPENING AN EA TO INVESTIGATE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN 1998 - 2004 MODEL YEAR SONOMA AND S10 MODEL VEHICLES.GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-129 TO REPLACE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES ORIGINALLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 SIERRAS AND SILVERADOS AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 AVALANCHES AND ESCALADE EXTS (C/K MODELS).GENERAL MOTORS HAS ADVISED ODITHAT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE FABRICATED USING IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR SHEATHING MATERIAL AS THE RECALLED VEHICLES.HOWEVER,GENERAL MOTO...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Savanna, ILCrash
ENGINE
Driving down highway 56mph went ro pass and the accelerate stayed wide open causing to go off road to shut off truck to be able to slow down and hopefully stop. Hit the gravel on shoulder to avoid collision with other cars spun out of control going in ditch
NHTSA complaint #11578616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Honolulu, HICrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS ON 2002 CHEVROLET S10 TRUCK. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE DEFECTIVE. DURING THREE DIFFERENT ACCIDENTS THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE LAST ACCIDENT TOTALED THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10241515 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scotts Valley, CACrash1 killed
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
THE TRUCK WAS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A LARGE TREE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS HIT IN CENTER OF BUMPER WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PUSH ENGINE INTO BULKHEAD AND DISTORTING DASHBOARD AND INTERIOR. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MY FATHER WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT. POLICE REPORTED HE WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT. OUR CONCERN WAS WHY WASN'T THE AIR BAD DEPLOYED DURING CRASH. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY BEFORE THE CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #10190439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Scotts Valley, CACrash1 killed
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
THE TRUCK WAS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A LARGE TREE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS HIT IN CENTER OF BUMPER WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PUSH ENGINE INTO BULKHEAD AND DISTORTING DASHBOARD AND INTERIOR. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MY FATHER WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT. POLICE REPORTED HE WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT. OUR CONCERN WAS WHY WASN'T THE AIR BAD DEPLOYED DURING CRASH. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY BEFORE THE CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #10190439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,000 milesPasco, WACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 22,000 . ON FEBRUARY 13, 2007 H THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A DRY DAY WHEN A VEHICLE GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH HIT HIM IN THE REAR , CAUSING THE CONTACTS VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. UPON IMPACT, NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO REASON WAS GIVEN FOR WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE. UPDATED 05/08/07.
NHTSA complaint #10187473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,000 milesPasco, WACrash1 injured
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 22,000 . ON FEBRUARY 13, 2007 H THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A DRY DAY WHEN A VEHICLE GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH HIT HIM IN THE REAR , CAUSING THE CONTACTS VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. UPON IMPACT, NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO REASON WAS GIVEN FOR WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE. UPDATED 05/08/07.
NHTSA complaint #10187473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 171,000 milesTracy, CA
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet S10. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shuddering and lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull to the shoulder of the roadway to turn off the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle briefly returned to normal functionality, but the failure reoccurred. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine had seized, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,000.
NHTSA complaint #11586813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Antonio, TX
TIRES
The contact owns a 2002 Chevy S10 equipped with Tornel Classic All Season Tires. Tire Size: 205/75 R15, and DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact's friend noticed that the passenger's front tire had a large bubble. The contact stated that the bubble was the size of a football. The tire was recently purchased online from Walmart. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. VIN Unavailable.
NHTSA complaint #11579483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Savanna, ILCrash
ENGINE
Driving down highway 56mph went ro pass and the accelerate stayed wide open causing to go off road to shut off truck to be able to slow down and hopefully stop. Hit the gravel on shoulder to avoid collision with other cars spun out of control going in ditch
NHTSA complaint #11578616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Redding, CA
VISIBILITY/WIPER
TURNED ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND NOTHING HAPPENED. MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DURING DOWNPOUR. CHECKED FUSES AND STILL NOTHING. FAULTY SOLDERS ON WIPER CONTROL BOARD. DANGEROUS SITUATION AS VISIBILITY WAS GREATLY IMPAIRED. COULD HAVE CAUSED A LIFE THREATENING CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #11377215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TN
SUSPENSION
CHUCK HUTTON CHEVROLET SERVICE -CHARGED 05CVZ BRAKES/ 88911428 STEER/SUP PARTS $219.24 LABOR $366.66/F JOINT KIT/STEERING IDLER ARM 88911297 PART: $97.99 LABOR: $366.66/ 19297307 F-(S)ARM PARTS: $42.89 LABOR: $331.30 ON SEPT 15, 2020, SERVICE CONSULTANT ADVISED CUSTOMER THAT IT WOULD TAKE 7 DAYS FOR HER PARTS TO ARRIVE AT CHUCK HUTTON PARTS DEPARTMENT. CUSTOMER CALLED ON SEPT 24, 2020. SERVICE CONSULTANT ADVISED, SHE WAS STILL WAITING ON THE DELIVERY OF THE PARTS. CUSTOMER SPOKE WITH SERVICE CONSULTANT ON OCTOBER 1, 2020. CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED AGAIN BY SERVICE CONSULTANT THAT SHE IS STILL WAITING ON THE PARTS. HUNG UP PHONE AND CALLED CUSTOMER BACK WITHIN 5 MINUTES, AND SAID HER PARTS WAS HERE, HER VEHICLE WILL BE READY BY 4:30PM THE 1ST. I KNEW THAT WAS IMPOSSIBLE. SO, I WENT IN ON OCTOBER 2, 2020 BETWEEN 4:30PM-5:00PM. I PAID MY TICKET PRICE OF $1,912.81 WITH A CREDIT CARD. TWENTY MINUTES LATER, I WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. MY VEHICLE IS STILL THERE. MY CREDIT CARD WAS BILLED THE TICKET PRICE. THIS IS A VERY BAD CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE WITH CHUCK HUTTON SERVICE CONSULTANT (GREEDY COMMISSION) UPON INSPECTION FOUND BALL JOINTS WORN AND COMING APART/THE STEERING IDLER ARM WAS WORN AT THE JOINTS. THE STEERING PITMAN ARM WAS WORN AT THE JOINT. INSPECTED THE STEERING SYSTEM AND ADVISED. REPLACED THE STEERING PITMAN ARM AND LUBE CHASSIS. PRICE GOUGING ON LABOR $1190.40/ INVOICE #2551188 VEHICLE ENTERED SERVICE AREA ON SEPT 15, 2020. SERVICE CONSULTANT ADVISED THE CUSTOMER, HER CAR WAS READY FOR PICK UP ON SEPT 2. WHEN CUSTOMER ARRIVED, SHE PAID FOR REPAIRS, CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED 30 MINUTES LATER, HER VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CUSTOMER TOOK HER VEHICLE IN FOR A ROUTINE EXCHANGE COOLANT 36 PART FLUSH ,$169.95/ REPLACED RESERVOIR $100.52 LABOR: $65.48 MAINTENANCE CHECK $65.48(?)
NHTSA complaint #11362727 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesGarden Grove, CA
STEERING
WHEN MY TRUCK RAN OUT OF GAS ON THE FREEWAY, MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND BRAK S FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #11163669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Summerville, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRUCK OR VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #11132351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brick, NJ
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND CAN'T GET PARTS
NHTSA complaint #11045292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,000 milesCape Coral, FL
TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10 EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL TIGER PAW AWP II TIRES, SIZE: P205/75/R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE TIRE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
NHTSA complaint #10907708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,000 milesWest Bend, WI
ENGINE
2002 CHEV. S-10 EXT. CAB, V6 AUTO. 88,XXX MI. 9/10/16 SUNNY, DRY AM MID 70'S.SOUTHBOUND I 41 70MPH ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING. NO PRIOR INDICATION OF TROUBLE, NOT OVERHEATED, NO LEAKS. OTHER GAUGES WERE INDICATING NORMAL. I HAD ONLY DRIVEN 5MI. ON STATE HWY. PRIOR TO DRIVING 15MI. ON INTERSTATE WHEN ENGINE STOPPED, V6 VORTEC 4.3L. PREVIOUS SERVICE TO ENGINE INCLUDED WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT 1 WK. EARLIER BY DEALER. NOW ON SIDE OF ROAD VEHICLE WILL NOT START, TURNS OVER, DASH INDICATORS, BATT. STRONG. THIS VEHICLE HAS 88,000 ORIGINAL MILES, I AM SECOND OWNER, 2002 EXT. CAB S-10. TOWED TO LOCAL CHEV. DEALER AND THEY REPLACED MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSOR, $477 PARTS AND LABOR,+ TAX, AND SUGGESTED REPLACING FUEL INJECTOR SYSTEM. I DECLINED INJECTOR REPLACEMENT. DROVE VEHICLE 5MI. ON STATE HWY. TOWARD HOME WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STOPPED, AS BEFORE. TOWED VEHICLE TO GMC DEALER WHO RECOMMENDS REPLACING THE ICM (IGNITION CONTROL MODULE) $375 PART, IT SHOULD ARRIVE IN A COUPLE OF DAYS, AND SAYS IT'S DEFINITELY NOT THE INJECTORS. JUST DOING MY FAIR SHARE TO BOOST THE ECONOMY. IT'S ALL JUST A MONEY GRAB ANYWAY. I FIGURE ANOTHER $500-$1000 AND IT MAY RUN AGAIN. SOLUTION : UNKOWN AS YET. INSTEAD OF CARFAX, WE NEED A PERMANENT LEMON LABEL ON DEALERSHIP DOORS/SHOW ROOM FLOOR INDICATING ANY CAR OR TRUCK HISTORY WITH 2 OR MORE RECALLS AND CONSTANT REPAIRS, MAYBE GM SHOULD HAVE FAILED (BANKRUPT). TOYOTA REALLY ISN'T TO GOOD EITHER. WHAT A CON GAME.
NHTSA complaint #10907324 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lexington, KY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2002 CHEVROLET S-10. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OIL LEAKING ONTO THE MANIFOLD.
NHTSA complaint #10838400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG ON LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE AIR BAG WITH THE SWITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS PUSHED BACK TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10836521 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG ON LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE AIR BAG WITH THE SWITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS PUSHED BACK TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10836521 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VA., VA
TIRES
I BOUGHT A SET OF GOODYEAR VIVA 2 TIRES AT WALMART. I HAVE LESS THAN 30K MILES ON THEM. I NOTICE THEY SEEM TO ALWAYS BE OUT OF BALANCE, EVEN WHEN I CARRY MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED. THE OTHER DAY, I HAD TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN AND THE TECH LOOKED AT ONE OF MY TIRES AND NOTICED A BULDGE ON THE SIDE OF ONE OF MY TIRES AND MADE A COMMENT ABOUT THE BELTS SEPERATING AND BEING READY FOR A BLOW-OUT. I ASK IF WALMART WAS REPLACING THEM AND HE SAID NO. AFTER GETTING HOME I NOTICED TWO MORE TIRES WITH THAT SAME BULDGE ON THE SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #10750205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,327 milesYork, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
FIRST INCIDENT APPROXIMATELY 2/15/2015, BRAKES PEDAL WENT CLOSE TO FLOOR WHEN TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE, DOWNSHIFTED TRANSMISSION TO HELP STOP VEHICLE. IT WAS DETERMINED RUST HAD CAUSED A HOLE TO DEVELOP IN BRAKE LINE COOLER BEHIND RADIATOR OF VEHICLE. SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. SECOND INCIDENT APPROXIMATELY 5/15/2015, BRAKES BECAME MUSHY LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. RUST CAUSED PIN HOLE LEAK IN BRAKE LINE AT REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER. THIRD INCIDENT APPROXIMATELY 7/26/2015 SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. CAUSE YET UNDETERMINED
NHTSA complaint #10744087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesHouston, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE O-RINGS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM ARE FAILING AT THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AND LEAKAGE, WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10743573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,500 milesStaten Island, NY
WHEELS:HUB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL HUBS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,500. UPDATED 8/19/15
NHTSA complaint #10724366 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesCherry Creek, NY
STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 11/26/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD TWO GAS LEAKS. UPDATED 10/5/2015
NHTSA complaint #10643390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesCherry Creek, NY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 11/26/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD TWO GAS LEAKS. UPDATED 10/5/2015
NHTSA complaint #10643390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,618 milesDearborn, MI
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKES LOST POWER AT ABOUT 50 MPH ON US-24 IN MICHIGAN. MAIN BRAKE LINE SPRUNG LEAK TO REAR AXLE WAS ABLE TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SAFELY STOP. I HAVE NOT REMOVED LINE YET IF YOU WANT DIGITAL PICTURES MADE MICHIGAN MECHANIC CERTIFICATE # [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10609425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,911 milesCrescent, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION ISSUES. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,911.
NHTSA complaint #10607533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stanwood, MI
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 CHEVROLET S10 DRIVEWORKS STEERING INNER TIE ROD END PART NO. DW-ES3380T. RIGHT AGAINST THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER ON MY 1999 S10.THIS COULD CAUSE BINDING IN THE STEERING. COULD CAUSE TRUCK TO CRASH. ECONOMY INNER TIE RODS ARE WRONG BUT PROFESSIONAL GRADE INNER TIE RODS ARE CORRECT. THIS IS A PROBLEM AT MANY PARTS STORES AND ONLINE PART STORES (ADVANCE AUTO, AUTO ZONE, ROCKAUTO, ETC.) I BELIEVE THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
NHTSA complaint #10514665 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesTainted Post, NY
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPENING THE REAR TAILGATE DOOR, THE DOOR FRACTURED BECAUSE THE HINGES AND THE CABLES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 89,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10502812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 161,126 milesPiscataway, NJ
ENGINE
HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT A STARTUP. CODE WAS P0305. SEEN MANY OWNERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND MANY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM WITH CAR. CALIFORNIA RECALLED THIS MATTER AND THE REST OF THE STATES DID NOT. THANKS
NHTSA complaint #10480754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesLemon Springs, NC
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE DETACHED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CABLE THAT HELD THE TIRE IN PLACE WAS FRACTURED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DOOR HANDLE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS FOR THE SPARE TIRE CABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
NHTSA complaint #10471235 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.