15 of the
249 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet S10 are about the
airbag system — 6% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
22,000 miles.
The seat position on this vehicle + all other vehicle my family have do not fit a adult w a 32 “ sitting hight 22 in shoulder hight @less than 160 lbs the seatbelt become deadly and airbag a peg vaggio 120 anchored to seat w a retro fit kit it is attached solid corrects seatbelt geometry leave me 15. “ from the wheel. Peddle extension are allready leaguel for short individual a high back anchor booster seat is a better idea for an operator to be driving a vehicle, and then an unattached booster cushion that they still have to put 2-3/4on top of each other pleat test for driving positions highback booster for small drivers you should make it a federal law for everyone safety I’ve already sent multiple other pictures and here comes more if it will allow me to not a state law you should make it a federal law for everyone’s safety and all points of the United States. End of story that if you’re under 5 foot nine for everyone safety especially if they’re under 170 pounds you could operate a vehicle in the booster seat behind the steering wheel. Any vehicle seating position is for a 5 foot nine occupant.
NHTSA complaint #11762526 — 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.
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.
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.
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 32,705 milesTaylormill, KYCrash
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
DT: WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE HAD BEEN NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON THAT WARNED THE CONTACT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS NOT WORKING.
NHTSA complaint #10141691 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,500 milesLindrith, NMCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DT: HIT AND KILLED TWO HORSES, THE CONSUMER HIT THEM WITH THE FRONT END OF HER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT BUT STILL HIT THE WINDSHIELD, THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONSOLE. SHE SUFFERED SEVERAL MAJOR INJURIES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER TO FIND OUT WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER PLANNED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #10120863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,000 milesMontgomery, ALCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT AND THE PASSENGER SIDES. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATOR AFTER INSPECTING THE AIR BAGS INDICATED THE REASON THAT THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY WAS BECAUSE THEY WEREN'T HIT RIGHT.
NHTSA complaint #10063373 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Delphi, INCrash
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
AS A RESULT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ESTIMATED SPEED AND FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10050064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,833 milesLancaster, PACrash
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED WHEN MY 2002 CHEVY XTREME S10 WAS HIT ON LEFT FRONT SIDE AND FRONT END.
NHTSA complaint #10018838 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fresno, CACrash2 killed
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. NO AIRBAGS. DEMOLISHED BEYOND BELIEF. LARGE AMOUNT OF PLASTIC USED IN MAKING CAR. VERY BOTHERED BY THIS ACCIDENT, AND AM SEEKING INFORMATION TO SEE IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER SMALL PICK-UP TRUCKS. CONCERNED FOR TEENAGERS/PEOPLE'S SAFETY.
NHTSA complaint #765347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Georgetown, DECrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN DRIVER SUSTAINING INJURY. *AK
NHTSA complaint #8014506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clinton, SCCrash
AIR BAGS
AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN ACCELERATOR LOCKED UP ON VEHICLE AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. DEALER CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #8008945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paylos Hills, ILCrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE TRYING TO SLOW DOWN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS CAME OUT.
NHTSA complaint #8007260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.