10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,715 miles

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problem #9

Mar 012011

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
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 are good/solid no problems. I am meticulous with records and surely would have told the Dealer and had them replaced during the recall period. What should I do as I never received the Recall Notice at issue?

- Islip, NY, USA

problem #8

Mar 182021

S-10 Pickup

  • 187,933 miles
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 worn down as well as now my tires and supension I have so many problems like the interior is crumbling to pieces the body has giant holes from improper painting options on this model I have over sized tire wells that are rusted completely out it make your company look silly for not making these vehicles better when they last people keep buying them again and again! seems like you probably use parts for many years on many models funny how every year including the year it was manufacturered there were recalls except for mine is that just because it's older

- Effingham, IL, USA

problem #7

Jun 012012

S-10 Pickup

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet S10. While driving approximately 5 mph, the spare tire carrier detached from the vehicle. The contact was a certified mechanic and repaired the spare tire hoist on several occasions. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

- Nutley, NJ, USA

problem #6

Oct 282011

S-10 Pickup

  • 163,502 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet S-10. The contact stated that the front driver side door would not latch closed. Upon examining the vehicle. The contact noticed that the latch on the exterior was cracked. The latch on the passenger door was also experiencing the same failure. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 163,502.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

problem #5

Aug 242008

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Chevy S10 3rd door you have 3 service bulletin on this problem the door handle breaks this is the 3rd handle I have had to replace.

- Rochelle, IL, USA

problem #4

Apr 152001

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated the seats failed to lock into position along seat tracks, and will move unexpectedly during normal operation, dealership has examined vehicle and was unable to effectively remedy the problem. Consumer also stated the center console lid was cracked, fan was inoperative.

- Felton, DE, USA

problem #3

Jul 132001

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Spontaneous fire engulfed rear undercarraige of 2001 Chevrolet S-10 pickup with 150 miles of use.

- Glyndon, MD, USA

problem #2

Feb 212001

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
There is terrible vibration in all 4 tires, and dealer has also fixed a leak in firewall/ air vent system, and and rear window.

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #1

Nov 302000

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Cargo box needs realignment or replacement.

- Idalia Co, CO, USA