Chevrolet S10 1978-2007
Model S10 made by Chevrolet got 29 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and seats. The car had some investigations: latches/locks/linkages, structure.
Car model
| Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet S10 1978 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chevrolet S10 1981 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chevrolet S10 1982 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Chevrolet S10 1983 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| Chevrolet S10 1984 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Chevrolet S10 1985 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
| Chevrolet S10 1986 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 |
| Chevrolet S10 1987 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 45 |
| Chevrolet S10 1988 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 45 |
| Chevrolet S10 1989 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 57 |
| Chevrolet S10 1990 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 32 |
| Chevrolet S10 1991 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 256 |
| Chevrolet S10 1992 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 223 |
| Chevrolet S10 1993 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 276 |
| Chevrolet S10 1994 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 1262 |
| Chevrolet S10 1995 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 9 | 1154 |
| Chevrolet S10 1996 | 6 | 10 | 29 | 7 | 879 |
| Chevrolet S10 1997 | 6 | 8 | 45 | 8 | 557 |
| Chevrolet S10 1998 | 6 | 10 | 60 | 3 | 730 |
| Chevrolet S10 1999 | 6 | 5 | 62 | 3 | 297 |
| Chevrolet S10 2000 | 8 | 9 | 83 | 6 | 489 |
| Chevrolet S10 2001 | 6 | 5 | 94 | 6 | 352 |
| Chevrolet S10 2002 | 6 | 3 | 81 | 2 | 206 |
| Chevrolet S10 2003 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 78 |
| Chevrolet S10 2004 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 17 |
| Chevrolet S10 2005 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Chevrolet S10 2006 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Chevrolet S10 2007 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 010802 | 08/01/2002 | 637355 | Subject regarding no start condition after fuel pressure regulator replacement. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 310702 | 07/31/2002 | 637348 | Information on diagnosing exhaust noise on certain 1997 through 2001 models. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619024 | Subject regarding inoperative a/c compressor condition. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 41 | 01/01/2002 | 637394 | Subject regarding seat recliner assembly. *tt | 11/25/2002 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 100602 | 06/10/2002 | 637216 | Information regarding the june edition of emerging issues for various models. *tt | 11/21/2002 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH | ||||||
| EA05008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/14/2005 | 05/19/2006 | TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES | ||
| General motors is conducting a special policy program for 903,464 owners of 2000 - 2003 model s/t vehicles through which owners may, at their option, either (1) periodically inspect the tailgate support cables installed in their vehicle and have the cables replaced if the cable coating exhibits any indications of damage or deterioration or (2) request that the tailgate support cables be replaced free of charge. gm will honor all requests by owners who opt for replacement without question regardless of the condition or appearance of the cables. gm has agreed to mail reminder notifications to owners every two years until the tailgate support cables have been replaced or until the vehicle is 12 years old.odi's investigation indicates that a significant majority of the reported complaints (87%) and injuries (94%) have occurred in my 2000 - 2003 s/t vehicles. | ||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | ||||||
| RQ04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/22/2004 | 04/14/2005 | TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE(S) BREAK | ||
| Odi is upgrading rq04-012 and opening an ea to investigate the tailgate support cables installed in 1998 - 2004 model year sonoma and s10 model vehicles.general motors is conducting recall campaign 04v-129 to replace the tailgate support cables originally installed in certain model year 2000-2004 sierras and silverados and certain model year 2002-2004 avalanches and escalade exts (c/k models).general motors has advised odithat the tailgate support cables installed in the subject vehicles were fabricated using identical or similar sheathing material as the recalled vehicles.however,general motors has advised odi that sonoma and s-10 vehicles differ from c/k models in several ways: the vehicle height is lower; the tailgate displacement (drop) when not supported by the cables is smaller and the tailgate comes to rest at a less severe tip angle when not supported by the cables; the tailgate mass is smaller; and the size, payload, and usage characteristcis are less demanding than c/k model vehicles.gm also stated that sonoma and s-10 warranty claim information indicates a lower claim count and a lower claim rate than recalled c/k models.notwithstanding the above information, odi has received an additional 73 non-injury complaints and 10 injury complaints on the subject vehicles during rq04-012 (since november 2004 to date), which justifies opening an engineering analysis to further investigate this issue. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| No deployment of driver's airbag during accident. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 02/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Electrical problems. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 1 | |||
| While idling at a stop light the engine stopped and did not restart. examination at a local garage found the rubber hose that carried oil to a cooler near the radiator slipped off. *nlm *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 4 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Consumer stated that the head gaskets have been replace 4 times and the check engine light comes on when driving on the interstate for 2-3 miles. *yd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 4 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Consumer stated that the head gaskets have been replace 4 times and the check engine light comes on when driving on the interstate for 2-3 miles. *yd | |||
| 02/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Engine problems. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/06/1993 | 6 | ||
| Fuel pressure low, causing vehicle to stall. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| Consumer stated the fuel pump had to be replaced.*yd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/28/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank mounted outside of frame. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 02/28/1996 | 8 | ||
| Door latch failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/16/1999 | 0 | ||
| When applying brakes they do not hold. they stop, andthen they automatically release, and automobile accelerates. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Anti lock brakes failed, consumer was denied recall work due to model year. | |||
| 01/10/1996 | 0 | ||
| Abs failed. *dsh | |||
| 02/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Antilock brakes failed. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Warped brake rotors. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 10/10/1994 | 0 | ||
| Power door locks inoperative. *sd | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 01/09/1996 | 9 | ||
| Door hinges failed. *dsh | |||
| 02/28/1996 | 8 | ||
| Door hinge failed. *dsh | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 07/30/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| While driving the sidewall of the left rear tire blew out and the tire immediately went flat, the tire had 9887 mile at the time of failure, the dealer refused to replace the tire a a prorated rate (uniroyal tigar paw p205-75-r15 awp bw). nlm | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 5 | |||
| Firestone steel belted tires experienced tread separation, 2 other tires went flat numerous times within only 2 months of use. *slc | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 09/06/2012 | 83427 | ||
| I am a detective with the council bluffs iowa police department. there was a fatal incident that occurred in which the adult male victim had the engine running and in park. the carburetor was taken apart and there was a can of carburetor cleaner was on the ground. a single blade of the cooling fan apparently broke off/came off of the fan. the blade cut through the plastic 'protective' housing. the victim was believed to be standing near the front passenger tire or near the battery (passenger-side headlight area). a witness reported hearing high revving of the engine and it was concluded that the victim was doing so manually. the blade was found resting about ten feet away on a stair approximately four feet off the ground. the victim was fatally wounded by a deep cut across the left side of his neck where he lost a significant amount of blood. his wife found him shortly after the incident, medics arrived and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. pictures are available upon request. thank you. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/16/1999 | 0 | ||
| When applying brakes they do not hold. they stop, andthen they automatically release, and automobile accelerates. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 06/02/1997 | 6 | 03/18/1997 | |
| Rpm's stay elevated when accelerator not being depressed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 03/27/1997 | 5 | 03/18/1997 | |
| Left/right side mirror glass failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 07/27/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component(98v-150) windshield wiper motor, however consumer is being denied recall due to the failure situation, dealership feels failure of the windshield wipers is not due to motor failure. *mjs | |||