Major Problems with 2000 Chevrolet S-10 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Chevrolet S-10

2000 Chevrolet S-10 STRUCTURE Victims: 3 Mileage: 200000 miles

2000 Chevrolet S-10 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Victims: 2 Mileage: 45000 miles

2000 Chevrolet S-10 AIR BAGS Victims: 2

Browse 2000 Chevrolet S-10 complaints by category

Problems with ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS and SEATS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet S-10 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while going down hill and applying the brakes the rear wheels locked up causing the truck to fishtail and resulting	54 ~ 47411 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY the driver was rolling the motorcycle off of the truck bed and without warning the cables collapsed. the driver placed...	24 ~ 72301 miles
SEATS the passenger seat would not properly lock to the seat track and the consumer believes it was a major safety	18 ~ 66500 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS when attempting to back the truck up the backs of the seats are too high and it obstructs my view....	17
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS when attempting to back the truck up the backs of the seats are too high and it obstructs my view....	14 ~ 36750 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN this is the second chevy s10 4x4 truck i have had that the transmission has failed. it is jerking when...	14 ~ 55450 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle looses power (stalls) suddenly and the accelerator does not respond. nlm...	11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cruise control cannot be shut off via brake only via master on/off switch. yesterday even the master switch would not...	10 ~ 165000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT lower ball joint lower control arm one side (b) had to be replaced along with tire (other front tire previously	7 ~ 42400 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM electrical system malfunctoned. horn would go off by itself and dealer changed fuse. also wiring harness caught on fire while...	6 ~ 115083 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER water leaks into the passenger's floorboard. truck has been taken in for repair 5 times and it still leaks water	5 ~ 32520 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer took car in for inspection. when driving home headlights went completely out. took to dealer and they said it...	5
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer stated that while driving he herd big thump before he lost steering causing the vehicle to leave the roadway...	5 ~ 45000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph the brakes seized. in...	4 ~ 91093 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 35 mph consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. consumer was able to maintain control	4 ~ 15040 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION left wheel bearing assembly failure caused brake failure (due to fraying of brake sensor). mechanic warns this will be a	4 ~ 40667 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES chevrolet s10- #1 both seat reclining latches have broken off (cheap pot metal used in latch). dealer laughed saying that...	4 ~ 34000 miles
AIR BAGS no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	4 ~ 128500 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL gas pedal stuck and brakes were hard to press when trying to slow down. this caused consumer to hit a...	4
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION transfer case gets stuck in 4-wd high and low. module has been replaced three times. *ak...	4
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving an object punctured the gasoline tank the tank is made of plastic and has no safety guard or	4
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while traveling vehicle shutdown without indication. dealer stated fuel pump needed to be replaced. please provide further information. *ak...	4 ~ 96973 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the mechanism that controls the illumination of the instructment panel becomes very hot after about 15 minutes cause unknown. please	4 ~ 45847 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the bedliner was installed at the car dealer ship at time of purchase. at that time we were told that...	4 ~ 116000 miles
STRUCTURE 3rd door latch handle broke. made of weak plastic. *tr...	3 ~ 156000 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer complained about a tailgate problem. the cables that hold the tailgate in the down position snapped. consumer contacted the...	3 ~ 51500 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN i have a 2000 s-10 zr2 and my 4wd hi dont work module on transfer case broke also computer behind...	3 ~ 44134 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle does not start easily it takes a couple of tries after it has been sitting. *nlm...	3 ~ 50000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN reverse lockout mechanism is non-functional. dealer indicated it is a design defect and is not repairable. safety problem because transmission...	3 ~ 43000 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE when attempting to back the truck up the backs of the seats are too high and it obstructs my view....	3 ~ 88848 miles
TIRES dismissed as road hazard the puncture's location--just below the crown--indicates to me a structural weakness in the tirewall. on another...	3 ~ 75648 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS gas pedal stuck and brakes were hard to press when trying to slow down. this caused consumer to hit a...	3 ~ 1500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when brakes were applied the car would shake car taken to dealership to have the brakes checked 2 rear rotors...	3 ~ 36380 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE engine failure - had to be rebuilt at app. 75000 miles - both sides of cab bottom rear rusted out...	2 ~ 118437 miles
ENGINE engine failure - had to be rebuilt at app. 75000 miles - both sides of cab bottom rear rusted out...	2 ~ 115543 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM it just stalled and the radio keeps going on and off once in a while also the tires keep going...	2 ~ 213935 miles
EQUIPMENT 2000 s-10 extreme suddenly cuts off and will not start again even though tank is full. 2 mechanics say it...	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while traveling on the highway an dwithout prior warning vehicle start leaking oil. *ak...	2 ~ 45000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS rotors warp prematurely which causes the brake pads to crack. dealer notified.*ak...	2 ~ 36380 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while traveling about 35mph and without prior warning left wheel shifted the axle causing an accident due to u bolts	2 ~ 50000 miles
SUSPENSION vehicle would wobble / vibrate when driving 30 or more mph. dealer was not notified at this time. feel free	2
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY driver side door hangs when opened as a result of the 2 bottom pins that hold the hinge. *ak the...	2 ~ 26100 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY emergency flasher/brake light stay on. radio lights are burning out. driver's side window makes popping sound when putting window down.*ak...	2
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes feel spongy when applied on two occasions the pedal goes to the floor in snowy weather the brakes...	2
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle experiences hisitation/stalling which causes rough driving. also vehicle hesitates/stalls when foot is removed from accelerator. *ak...	2 ~ 109000 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while traveling on the street at approximately 20-25 mph noticed smoke coming into the vehicle. pulled vehicle over flames broke...	2
STEERING while driving the vehicle lost all steering capability causing the vehicle to veer to the right and hit a curb...	2
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN within days of my purchase of the 2000 s-10 pickup the problem appeared. the truck bounces like it's going over...	2
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving at any speed vehicle completely shuts down without warning causing steering wheel to lock up resulting in loss	2 ~ 46000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. upon inspecting the vehicle it was noticed that the front frame was...	1
MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE parking brake no longer latches. *tr...	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING soon after purchase (sometime in 2001) check engine light came on. diagnosed as water in air pump and check valve...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT seat back recline handle breaks off causing seat back not to stay in place or not able to adjust...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY my tailgate supports both snapped at the same time my son was crawling out of the back of the truck...	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: while driving at a low speed about 5 mph owner went to a fast food line and pushed the...	1 ~ 52000 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN front hubs (abs) on s-10 4 wheel drive pickup. *ak...	1 ~ 39000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2000 s-10 extreme suddenly cuts off and will not start again even though tank is full. 2 mechanics say it...	1
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY i own a 2000 s-10 pickup i had the tailgate open and i sat on it and the tailgate straps...	1 ~ 75652 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer got out of vehicle and took 2 steps then heard a series of clicking noises looked around and vehicle...	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING while driving 40 mph the consumer heard a noise coming from the vehicle. the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. the consumer was...	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle engine shuts off or on one occasion will not start i suspect a fuel pump or fuel delivery system	1 ~ 51980 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have a 2000 chevy s10 pickup with 15 000 miles on it. these vehicles are made to run on...	1 ~ 12000 miles
POWER TRAIN transmission slips when in overdrive. i can turn the ignition off and the problem stops for a while. i was	1 ~ 68000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM passlock failed on several occassions. dealer repaired each time at no charge(warrenty) brakes failed before 15000miles had to replace both...	1 ~ 15040 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer stated that while driving and without warning was having problems with the brake line. dealer notified.*ak ...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER faulty fuel pump unit. i drive a 2000 chevrolet s-10 pickup with less than 51 000 miles. i just recently...	1 ~ 50100 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN oil line to filter leaking-leaking transmission lines....	1 ~ 28800 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oil line to filter leaking-leaking transmission lines....	1 ~ 28800 miles
PARKING BRAKE the emergency brake as well as rotors and pads all had to be replaced.(see e-mai).*ak...	1
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while traveling about 35mph and without prior warning left wheel shifted the axle causing an accident due to u bolts	1
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES while driving spare tire fell from under the vehicle. dealer notified. *ak...	1 ~ 44000 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3rd brake light mounted on top/back of cab does not work. checked bulbs (2) both work. wiring problem....	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2000 s-10 vortec v-6 engine having many problems with cooling system sludge .*ak...	1 ~ 44000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer states that while driving and no warning the stabilizer bar snap causing the consumer to lose steering control and	1
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i have a 2000 s-10 pickup . the tailgate cables broke first on the driver side. before it was replaced	1
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING shaft pitman was replaced due to excessive wear. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states starter failed consumer is concerned because failed at such a low mileage. *tt ...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving head lights flickered on and off and have gone completely out without coming back on. dealer stated it...	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was parked at an incline in first gear and park brake set. vehicle jumped out of gear rolled down	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN rubber boot cover broke and caused loss of lubricant around right side cv joints which have broken and disconnected. vehicle...	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING emergency flasher/brake light stay on. radio lights are burning out. driver's side window makes popping sound when putting window down.*ak...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT emergency flasher/brake light stay on. radio lights are burning out. driver's side window makes popping sound when putting window down.*ak...	1
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING emergency flasher/brake light stay on. radio lights are burning out. driver's side window makes popping sound when putting window down.*ak...	1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the brakes feel spongy when applied on two occasions the pedal goes to the floor in snowy weather the brakes...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY consumer states exhaust fumes and smog comes through ventilation system there is no way to close vents or to stop	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer slammed on brakes to avoid another car in front and driver's side seat belt retractor did not catch properly.*ak...	1
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT cable which held spare tire in place underneath of vehicle broke while traveling at 40-45 mph tire fell off in...	1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR inquired about seat tracks and braking problem at dealer they state no recalls...	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM electrical system malfunctoned. horn would go off by itself and dealer changed fuse. also wiring harness caught on fire while...	1
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION when trying to start vehicle a security light will come on. then has to wait for while to start engine	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING braakes pulls right when in use power steering will be hard to turn at low speed...	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS driver's power seat broke and went into reclining position. *ak...	1
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE while driving 60 mph right wheel completely came off due to a missing cotter pin that locked the spindle in	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY in cold weather the passenger's side door was opened. when it was closed the driver side window shattered. it was	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there is no way to prevent the air from coming outside. as a result exhaust and fumes from other cars...	1
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving the abs light illuminated and brake warning light flashed on and off. dealer has inspected vehicle and attempted	1
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wipers became inoperable causing dangerous driving conditions cause unknown. please give any further	1
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING multi-function switch failed three times shorting out battery and brake lights. could not charge battery. ak tt...	1
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY consumer stated the left mirror would not stay adjusted.*jb ...	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING when coming to a stop or making a turn front end makes a popping sound. dealer says that it's a	1
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle had a problem with the front bearing hub assembly. it was a defective part that which continued to break....	1 ~ 30000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT consumer states that the payload label is incorrect and that the dealership will not correct it the consumer purchased the...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle hit another vehicle head on at 42 mph. this vehicle was declared totaled. air bags did not deploy. dealer...	1

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