https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chevrolet S10. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:09:22 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1991944 Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT My dad purchased my truck from the church secretary where he attended in March of 2015. At the time of purchase it only had 66,000 miles on it. The secretary’s father owned it and used it from new until 6 months before we purchased it and only used it to help feed his cows. 1. Window washer motor circuit 2. Seatbelt need’s stitched 3. The overload sticker is wrong Came in after we purchased th https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1991945 Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT My dad purchased my truck from the church secretary where he attended in March of 2015. At the time of purchase it only had 66,000 miles on it. The secretary’s father owned it and used it from new until 6 months before we purchased it and only used it to help feed his cows. 1. Window washer motor circuit 2. Seatbelt need’s stitched 3. The overload sticker is wrong Came in after we purchased th https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1991946 Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT My dad purchased my truck from the church secretary where he attended in March of 2015. At the time of purchase it only had 66,000 miles on it. The secretary’s father owned it and used it from new until 6 months before we purchased it and only used it to help feed his cows. 1. Window washer motor circuit 2. Seatbelt need’s stitched 3. The overload sticker is wrong Came in after we purchased th https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1988838 Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 illuminate https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1978341 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 m https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1977078 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1920042 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT I'm having a problem with I believe it's the fuel sensor my truck gets up to a certain temperature and it just dies and it's not just my truck it's in a lot of the newer model Colorado's as well I have a friend who's having the same exact problem as I am when it gets up past 95 degrees, the truck just all of a sudden stops in the engine turns off, and you have to try and steer your truck without a https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1920043 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT I'm having a problem with I believe it's the fuel sensor my truck gets up to a certain temperature and it just dies and it's not just my truck it's in a lot of the newer model Colorado's as well I have a friend who's having the same exact problem as I am when it gets up past 95 degrees, the truck just all of a sudden stops in the engine turns off, and you have to try and steer your truck without a https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1920044 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT I'm having a problem with I believe it's the fuel sensor my truck gets up to a certain temperature and it just dies and it's not just my truck it's in a lot of the newer model Colorado's as well I have a friend who's having the same exact problem as I am when it gets up past 95 degrees, the truck just all of a sudden stops in the engine turns off, and you have to try and steer your truck without a https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1888465 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT I never received Safety Recall# 06020 Galvanized Defective Tailgate Cables that snap/break due to corrosion inside the cable causing the tailgate to fall down while opened. Both my cables have been torn/broken caused by the rust thru for quit some time. My son told me recently, that he had received the Recall Notice a number of years ago and the Chevy Dealer replaced his cables; his S-10 cables https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1888466 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT I never received Safety Recall# 06020 Galvanized Defective Tailgate Cables that snap/break due to corrosion inside the cable causing the tailgate to fall down while opened. Both my cables have been torn/broken caused by the rust thru for quit some time. My son told me recently, that he had received the Recall Notice a number of years ago and the Chevy Dealer replaced his cables; his S-10 cables https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1774490 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet S 10. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, another vehicle T-boned his vehicle at a high rate of speed. The contact stated that the air bag did not deploy and the contact hit his head on the windshield. The contact was taken from the scene to a local hospital where they initially ran a test and found no injuries on his body. The contact stated th https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1773919 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Twice now while lightly applying brakes to come to a stop at an intersection the antilock brake system engaged. Since it was unexpected I almost didn't come to a stop in time before rolling into the intersection into traffic. The ABS warning indicator was illuminated intermittently before this with recorded DTC C0268 (Pump motor circuit shorted). Also the transfer case input shaft seal failed whic https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1773920 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Twice now while lightly applying brakes to come to a stop at an intersection the antilock brake system engaged. Since it was unexpected I almost didn't come to a stop in time before rolling into the intersection into traffic. The ABS warning indicator was illuminated intermittently before this with recorded DTC C0268 (Pump motor circuit shorted). Also the transfer case input shaft seal failed whic https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1773921 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Twice now while lightly applying brakes to come to a stop at an intersection the antilock brake system engaged. Since it was unexpected I almost didn't come to a stop in time before rolling into the intersection into traffic. The ABS warning indicator was illuminated intermittently before this with recorded DTC C0268 (Pump motor circuit shorted). Also the transfer case input shaft seal failed whic https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1767356 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The driver window power motor has been malfunctioning and the power steering has been not fixed in the sense of not having a functioning power steering pump https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1767357 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The driver window power motor has been malfunctioning and the power steering has been not fixed in the sense of not having a functioning power steering pump https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1764337 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2003 Chevy S10 has been maintained and taking care of. Brakes in rear were sticking due to factory defective ABS control module. Rear wheel bearing gave out and started leaking axle fluid cause of a sticking drivers side brake from ABS control module malfunctioning. After much cost of replacing calipers and brake pads the culprit from a defectively ABS control module making the brake caliper stick https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1764338 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2003 Chevy S10 has been maintained and taking care of. Brakes in rear were sticking due to factory defective ABS control module. Rear wheel bearing gave out and started leaking axle fluid cause of a sticking drivers side brake from ABS control module malfunctioning. After much cost of replacing calipers and brake pads the culprit from a defectively ABS control module making the brake caliper stick https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1744679 Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT DMV LAS VEGAS HAS SALVAGED MY TRUCK IN CALIFORNIA. MY TRUCK WAS BOUGHT 3 PLUS YEARS AGO. I HAVE A CLEAN TITLE. NEVADA HAS REFUSED TO RETAG MY TRUCK AND SAID IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE TRUTH IS THEY ID THEFT ME AND MADE THE ERROR ON MY TRUCK THAT IS IN GREAT SHAPE IT DRIVES AND HANDLES GREAT. I HAVE CHANGED SEVERAL PARTS. THIS IS JUST MAINTENCE AND I HAVE INSPPECTED IT AND FIND IT TO BE FRAU https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1740259 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT STEERING IS HARD TO TURN AT LOW SPEED AND FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE ON WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. I HAVE ALSO HEARD NOISE WHEN TRYING TURN INTO A PARKING SPOT. THIS HAS ONLY BEEN NOTICEABLE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND NOT YET DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 36,300 MILES ON IT. I AM REPORTING IT BECAUSE MY RESEARCH SHOWS THIS AS A GM PROBLEM WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SINCE 2014. IT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1734745 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT TRUCK HAS ABS LIGHTS ON WHEN DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS AS SOON AS THE FLUIDS ARE NOT COLD THE CHECK GUSHES LIGHT COMES ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE NEEDLE DROPS UNTIL THE THROTTLE IS AGAIN DEPRESSED... ALSO ABS IN REAR SHAKES WHOLE TRUCK WHEN GOING BELOW 50MPH AND THEN CONTINUES UP TO 80MPH BEFORE SUBSIDING. THE TRUCK HAS SERIOUS STEERING ISSUES CONSTANT LEAKS CAUSED I'M SURE MY RACK AND PINION ARE https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1734746 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT TRUCK HAS ABS LIGHTS ON WHEN DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS AS SOON AS THE FLUIDS ARE NOT COLD THE CHECK GUSHES LIGHT COMES ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE NEEDLE DROPS UNTIL THE THROTTLE IS AGAIN DEPRESSED... ALSO ABS IN REAR SHAKES WHOLE TRUCK WHEN GOING BELOW 50MPH AND THEN CONTINUES UP TO 80MPH BEFORE SUBSIDING. THE TRUCK HAS SERIOUS STEERING ISSUES CONSTANT LEAKS CAUSED I'M SURE MY RACK AND PINION ARE https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1734747 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT TRUCK HAS ABS LIGHTS ON WHEN DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS AS SOON AS THE FLUIDS ARE NOT COLD THE CHECK GUSHES LIGHT COMES ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE NEEDLE DROPS UNTIL THE THROTTLE IS AGAIN DEPRESSED... ALSO ABS IN REAR SHAKES WHOLE TRUCK WHEN GOING BELOW 50MPH AND THEN CONTINUES UP TO 80MPH BEFORE SUBSIDING. THE TRUCK HAS SERIOUS STEERING ISSUES CONSTANT LEAKS CAUSED I'M SURE MY RACK AND PINION ARE https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1730538 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT BACKING TRAVEL TRAILER INTO DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FADED AND WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE IN A SAFE DISTANCE.IT FELT LIKE THE PEDAL FADED TO THE FLOOR. PUMPING THE PEDAL SEEMED TO HAVE NO EFFECT. THE DRIVEWAY IS FLAT AND THE SPEED WAS LOW. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1716243 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE SERVICE AIR BAGS IS STUCK ON ALSO THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM WONT GO OFF. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1716244 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE SERVICE AIR BAGS IS STUCK ON ALSO THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM WONT GO OFF. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1716245 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE SERVICE AIR BAGS IS STUCK ON ALSO THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM WONT GO OFF. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1710095 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-s10#complaint-1697450 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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