111 of the 7,335 complaints filed about the Chevrolet S10 are about the doors, latches and locks — 2% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 1998.
111
Complaints
2%
Share of all complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
THE DOOR LATCHES HAVE FAULTY SPRINGS THAT BREAK CAUSING THE DOORS ON VEHICLE NOT TO SHUT OR CAN COME OPEN. HAVE 2 VEHICLES WITH SAME PROBLEM. THE OTHER IS 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM WHICH HAS A GM DOOR LOCK. THESE DOOR LATCHES ON THESE ARE THE
NHTSA complaint #10549527 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC INTERIOR REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES TO HAVE THE HANDLE REPLACED YET THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR IMMEDIATELY AFTER REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING THE FAILURE FOR THE YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA complaint #10397336 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET S10 EXTENDED CAB. THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE BROKE AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE HANDLE BROKE AT LEAST FIVE TIMES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 03/16/11
NHTSA complaint #10365443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2002 CHEVY S10 LS CREW CAB THE DOOR STRIKERS CAVED INTO THE FRAME ON BOTH SIDES DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE.THIS HAPPENED WITH IN ONE DAY OF EACH OTHER. ON PHOTOGRAPHED INSPECTION THE STEEL HAD RIPPED IN THE SHAPE OF THE CLIP BEHIND THE DOOR STRIKERS AN OBVIOUS ENGINEERING FLAW IN DESIGN,I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO ACKNOWLEDGED THE OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW LAUNCHED A COMPLAINT WITH PHOTOS HE TOOK AS WELL. CHEVY SAID THE TRUCK WAS TO OLD, EVIDENTLY THE DOORS CAN FALL OFF YOUR TRUCK IN 8 YEARS AND CHEVY DOES NOT CARE. I HAD TO WELD THE STEEL MY SELF SINCE THE DOORS WOULD NOT SHUT. CHEVY WILL BE HIT WITH A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT EVENTUALLY WHEN SOMEONE FALLS OUT OF THEIR CRAPPY TRUCK. UNLIKE TOYOTA WHO IS TAKING CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS CHEVY WILL JUST GIVE YOU THE MIDDLE FINGER. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVY TRUCK UNLESS IT IS A 74 OR UNDER.SHAME ON CHEVY FOR SELLING SHOTTY CARS AND TRUCKS NO WONDER THEY WERE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. NOW MY DOOR LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WON'T LOCK THE PLASTIC SEAT HANDLE SNAPPED OFF AND THE VISORS ON BOTH SIDE THE PLASTIC MIRROR HINGES JUST CRUMBLED BAD PLASTIC I CAN LIVE WITH BUT DOOR STRIKERS FALLING INTO THE FRAME I JUST CAN'T CONDONE THAT. THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE HAS NEVER WORKED RIGHT SINCE DAY ONE ,WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK. A REAL WASTE OF MONEY DIDN'T EVEN LAST 10 YEARS. CUSTOMER NO SERVICE AT CHEVY WAS A WASTE OF TIME AND FRUSTRATING. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT A SAFETY ISSUE SUCH AS THE DOOR STRIKERS RIPPING OUT IS AN ISSUE OF BEING TO OLD IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE PERIOD AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BY CHEVY.
NHTSA complaint #10355872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOWER HINGE PIN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CONTINUED WORKING ITS WAY UPWARD WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR TO RATTLE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN REGARDS TO THE ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC REAR DOOR HANDLE CONTINUED TO FRACTURE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR HANDLE WAS REPLACED WITH THE SAME TYPE OF PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A METAL REPLACEMENT HANDLE AVAILABLE AND BELIEVED THE PLASTIC WOULD ONLY CONTINUE TO FRACTURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,720 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,780.
NHTSA complaint #10349575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC THIRD REAR DOOR LATCH WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FRACTURE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE THE LATCH REPLACED AND AFTER THE FALL AND WINTER SEASONS, THE LATCH WOULD FRACTURE AGAIN. THE DEALER ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE MATERIAL USED IN THE DESIGN OF THE LATCH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #10342881 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
BOTH CABLES THAT CONNECT THE TAILGATE TO THE BED OF THE TRUCK SNAPPED.
NHTSA complaint #10279075 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2004 CHEVROLET S-10 CREW CAB TRUCK TAILGATE CABLES FAILED. THE CABLES EACH BROKE IN THE CENTER CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO DROP AGAINST THE REAR BUMPER. CONTACTED CHEVY ABOUT THEIR SPECIAL POLICY 06020 TO REPLACE THE KNOWN DEFECT, BUT IT ONLY COVERS 2000-2003. HOWEVER, 2004 USES THE SAME CABLES. I WILL HAVE TO PAY THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE CABLES.
NHTSA complaint #10258553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
THE MECHANISM TO OPEN THE 3RD DOOR ON MY CHEVY S10 PICKUP HAS BROKEN THREE TIMES. I HAVE STOPPED REPLACING IT, AS IT SEEMS FUTILE. THIS COULD PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD IF SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE BACK IN THE BENCH SEAT AND THERE IS AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE. IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO EXIT THE VEHICLE (OR BE RESCUED FROM THE SEAT), ESPECIALLY IF THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER OR INCAPACITATED.
NHTSA complaint #10255423 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TAILGATE OF S10 FLEW OFF BACK OF TRUCK.
NHTSA complaint #10252576 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
I FOUND THE DRIVER SIDE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE OF OUR 2001 CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP SNAPPED. THE PASSENGER SIDE CABLE HAS NOT SNAPPED. UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA05008-SPECIAL POLICY-I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT BOTH SUPPORT CABLES BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE JUST AS STATED IN THE DEFECT INVESTIGATION SUMMARY. PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10249889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF MY S-10 ZR2, THE 3RD DOOR HAS BEEN UNUSABLE WITH SUBSTANTIAL COSTS PUT INTO IT. THIS HAPPENED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS FIXED. IT WOULD BE NICE IF CHEVROLET WOULD DO SOMETHING TO HELP THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BECAUSE IT BECOMES VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE SOMEONE RIDE IN THE THIRD SEAT.
NHTSA complaint #10235494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN NEW FORM FROM GALLUCCI CHEVROLET IN MEDINA, OH. WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE USED TO OPEN THE REAR THIRD DOOR BROKE APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES. WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, I TOOK IT IN THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ON EACH OCCASION. WHEN THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF WARRANTY, THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE AGAIN BROKE, AND TO DATE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED DUE TO COST. THIS INCIDENT APPARENTLY IS WIDELY KNOWN TO BE A PROBLEM WITH CHEVY, AS THE MECHANICS TOLD ME THIS IS COMMON IN MY VEHICLE, AND UPON SPEAKING WITH OTHERS WITH THE SAME VEHICLE, NEARLY EVERY ONE HAS HAD THE DOOR HANDLE BREAK. THIS PROHIBITS A THIRD PASSENGER FROM ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLE OR FOR ME TO OPEN THE BACK SEAT FOR GROCERIES, ETC.
NHTSA complaint #10225396 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DOOR BUSHINGS ARE WORN-OUT, DOOR PINS DO NOT ROTATE IN THEM AND HAVE ELONGATED AND CUT THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE BUSHINGS, MAKING IT HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE DOORS.
NHTSA complaint #10221924 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
3RD DOOR LATCH HANDLE BROKE. MADE OF WEAK PLASTIC.
NHTSA complaint #10216291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
I HAVE THE SAME TAILGATE CABLE PROBLEM THAT EVERY OTHER S10 OWNER HAS. THE PROBLEM IS WELL DESCRIBED IN THE "GM SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT 06020". *TR THE DEALER SAYS MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL OR "SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT" AND REFUSES TO FIX IT. ONE CABLE IS ALREADY BROKE INSIDE AND JUST CONNECTED BY THE OUTER PLASTIC. THE OTHER IS STILL HOLDING FOR NOW.
NHTSA complaint #10210166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
MY 3RD DOOR LATCH HAS FAILED AGAIN!!! THIS IS THE 2ND TIME. THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT MY TRUCK FROM TOLD ME THEY KEEP A BOX LOAD OF THESE LATCHES IN STOCK BECAUSE THEY BREAK SO OFTEN. BAD DESIGN!!!! CHEVY NEEDS TO STEP UP AND PROVIDE A RELIABLE REPLACEMENT. IF MY SON WAS BACK THERE AND THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY I WOULD BE UNABLE TO OPEN THE 3RD DOOR.
NHTSA complaint #10209197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
OPENING THIRD DOOR AT FOOD STORE. THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE BROKE. UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR. REPLACED HANDLE AND IT BROKE ALSO. BROKEN PART IS AVAILABLE. PLASTIC SQUEEZE HANDLE BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #10202446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
THE 3RD DOOR HANDLE/LATCH ON OUR EXTENDED CAB 2003 CHEVY S-10 RECENTLY BROKE FOR THE FOURTH TIME. THIS OCCURS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 8-10 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE IS USED FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. THE 3RD DOOR IS OPENED/CLOSED APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES A WEEK. THE DEALER HAS WORKED WITH US ON THIS AND WE DO NOT BELIEVE THAT IT IS A SERVICE DEPARTMENT ISSUE. WE BELIEVE THAT THE PART IS EITHER DESIGNED IMPROPERLY OR MANUFACTURED FROM SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL. WE ARE DEEPLY CONCERNED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IF A PERSON OR ANIMAL WAS BEING TRANSPORTED IN THE EXTENDED CAB AREA AND THE HANDLE/LATCH FAILED IN AN EMERGENCY WHERE A SPEEDY EXIT FROM THE VEHICLE WAS CRITICAL, LOSS OF LIFE COULD OCCUR. WE BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES AN IMMEDIATE SOLUTION. *TR *UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07
NHTSA complaint #10201813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
I SIMPLY TRIED TO OPEN THE THIRD DOOR TO MY CHEVY S-10 EXTENDED CAB AND THE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE COMPLETELY BROKE OFF. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO OPEN MY DOOR SINCE THEN.
NHTSA complaint #10199981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.