3.6
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 35,140 miles
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The mechanism to open the 3rd door on my Chevy S10 pickup has broken three times. I have stopped replacing it, as it seems futile. This could present a safety hazard if someone is sitting in the back in the bench seat and there is an accident or fire. It would be very difficult for them to exit the vehicle (or be rescued from the seat), especially if the driver and/or passenger or incapacitated.
- Conesus, NY, USA
Tailgate of S10 flew off back of truck.
- Westminster, MD, USA
I am the second owner of my S-10 ZR2, the 3rd door has been unusable with substantial costs put into it. This happened twice under warranty and was fixed. It would be nice if Chevrolet would do something to help the owners of these vehicles because it becomes very dangerous to have someone ride in the third seat.
- Candor, NY, USA
18 month old vehicle, paint peeling off in sheets down to bare metal on lower fenders and under doors on 2002 extended cab S-10, rusting in those areas. Tried to get correction for a year and a half. Dealer and GM contacted, refused to fix, stated was normal wear and tear, my experience leads me to believe the metal was not properly cleaned before painting. Never in my 70 years have I owned or seen a vehicle's finish peel off in sheets. I finally gave up and had rhino truck bed finish sprayed on fender edges, rocker panels and lower doors to stop the rusting. I will never buy another GM product because of the lack of service for this and other defects (broken latches and tailgate cables) on my S-10.
- Germfask, MI, USA
- Grass Valley , CA, USA