2002 Chevrolet S10 problems
Owners have filed 246 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet S10 with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 29.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of latches/locks/linkages at 8.5%.
Complaints246
Crashes22
Fires3
Injuries20
Deaths4
What owners report breaking
Structure 29.7% · 73
Latches/locks/linkages 8.5% · 21
Power train 6.9% · 17
Electrical system 6.1% · 15
Air bags 5.7% · 14
Fuel system, gasoline 5.7% · 14
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.7% · 14
Suspension 5.3% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 22 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire, 20 report an injury and 4 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 13 model years of the Chevrolet S10 in this data, 2002 draws comparatively few complaints; 1994 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 10 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 45,250 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet S10. While the vehicle was being repaired at an independent repair shop for routine maintenance she was informed that the frame was cracked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was informed that the frame was cracked but they were unaware what caused it crack. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 91,628. Structure
Dt: 2002 Chevrolet S10. The consumer states the cables that hold the tailgate both snapped simultaneously. There was nothing on the tailgate when this happened. The cables were not showing any sign of wear. The dealership and manufacturer were contacted about the problem. The manufacturer told the consumer after sending in the parts they would determine whether or not the parts should be reimbursed. Structure
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet trailblazer s-10. The contact stated in rainy weather, the rain water would leak into the vehicle from the drivers side window. The dealer advised the failure was due to incorrect installation of the driver's side door. The contact was advised the repair would be at her expense. The current and failure mileages were 47,813. Updated 07/06/10. *Lj updated 07/19/10 Structure · reported at 47,813 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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