1999 Chevrolet S10 problems
Owners have filed 298 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet S10 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 12.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of seats at 11.1%.
Complaints298
Crashes38
Fires4
Injuries24
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 12.1% · 36
Seats 11.1% · 33
Structure 10.4% · 31
Power train 9.7% · 29
Air bags 9.4% · 28
Engine and engine cooling 8.1% · 24
Electrical system 7.0% · 21
Equipment 4.4% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 38 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 24 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 13 model years of the Chevrolet S10 in this data, 1999 sits 8th by complaint volume. 1994 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 60,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with brake system. At 3,500 miles both, calipers and pads had to be replaced. At 6,000 miles, found both front pads have been excessively worn out, and needed to be replaced again. Currently, at 10,200 miles both rotors need to be turned. At 6000 miles the hoses in the system had to be replaced. Service brakes, hydraulic
When ever the brakes are applied, the vehicle would go into a slide. Stopping distance is extended due to sliding. Have been to dealer 3 times for brake failue. Mechanic informed owner its an abs braking system that has worn. Had to replace the entire abs braking system. Service brakes, hydraulic
When brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop. Abs system reacts too quickly. Speed is not a factor. Would happen on slippery roads. It would be worse when vehicle is in 4-wd and not in 2-wd. Taking vehicle to dealership to have the brakes checked. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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