Major Problems with 2003 Chevrolet S-10 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Chevrolet S-10

2003 Chevrolet S-10 FRONTAL Victims: 4

2003 Chevrolet S-10 AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 100048 miles

2003 Chevrolet S-10 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and STRUCTURE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet S-10 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the interior and exterior lights flickered intermittently. the dealership performed a diagnostic test but no failure code was found. the	9 ~ 76857 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC bolts fell out of the rear brake hanger and caused a lot of damage to the pad and rotors apparently...	6 ~ 48919 miles
STRUCTURE dt: contact purchased a vehicle two years ago that was to low to the ground. the dealership said the vehicle...	6 ~ 72042 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY consumer was traveling on the highway a loud bang noise was heard coming from front. consumer pulled over. driver 's...	5 ~ 44413 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt: the door latch keeps breaking off of the 3rd door. *tt...	5 ~ 55893 miles
WHEELS cable rusted underneath truck spare tire came off caused traffic tie-p. *tr...	4 ~ 103052 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES cable rusted underneath truck spare tire came off caused traffic tie-p. *tr...	4 ~ 103052 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC intermittently brake light illuminated on the dashboard. as a result the brakes applied by themselves resulting in extended stopping distance.	4 ~ 54917 miles
ENGINE i was parked idling when the engine went out. cooled down and started. got on 10 at 60 mph and...	3 ~ 117275 miles
TIRES while driving at 65 mph with the window down driver smelled a burning odor. he was able to pull over...	3 ~ 60000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the vehicle's door separated from the frame which caused air to seep through. please provide additional information. *ak...	3 ~ 36650 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my son was driving my chevrolet s-10 pickup truck on interstate highway 75 going south around exit for 9 mile...	3 ~ 36442 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER we own 2-2003 s-10s same year models and color. the only thing different are the motors. both have been having	2 ~ 177000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES severe "from the outside in" corrosion to all "hard" brake lines causing hydraulic failures on two dates (within) two months...	2 ~ 100368 miles
AIR BAGS at 37000 miles my s-10 pickup started displaying a airbag warning light on the dash. the light is not constant...	2 ~ 68524 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i bought a new chevrolet s-10 in 2003. from the very first time i drove it i noticed the a/c...	2 ~ 57125 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the consumer has been having a problem with the heat in his 2003 chevrolet s10. *nm the consumer stated the	2 ~ 84354 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE evap hose on fuel tank chewed up by rodent when 1st had truck in shop was told hat service engine...	2 ~ 18800 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY consumer was traveling on the highway a loud bang noise was heard coming from front. consumer pulled over. driver 's...	2
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2003 chevrolet s-10 experiencing problems with front brake line.*mr the consumer requested a refund on 2 brake lines that were	2 ~ 87000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN driving on highway in stop and go slow traffic for an hour the clutch stopped operating properly then 2nd and...	2 ~ 34882 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hood releases during driving only safety latch keeps it from opening.*ak...	2 ~ 5500 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY driver side power window does not roll down. *nlm...	2 ~ 55542 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES the rear left tire blewout at the sidewall. tire info: goodyear p235/75r15 dot no. md111tbdr2002 ph...	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel gage does not read correctly. *nlm...	2 ~ 16658 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the vehicle's driveshaft fell off while the vehicle was stopped. the vehicle was inoperable and had to be towed to...	2 ~ 3000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when vehicle is at a complete stop acceleration hesitates sometimes. *mr the transmission was delayed when shifting at times when	2
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer complained about gas pedal problems. the vehicle would accelerate by itself without consumer stepping on the gas pedal. dealer...	2 ~ 35000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. when the contact started the parked vehicle the service engine light illuminated....	1 ~ 124000 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph all the vehicle...	1 ~ 130000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my vehicle a 2003 chevy s10 truck like many vehicles has daytime running lights that automatically go on when the...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2003 chevrolet s-10. brake lights stay on. replaced the switch and it fixed it only a short time. many complaints	1 ~ 36000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heater control only lets air come from a/c vents no defroster this is a driving hazard. *tr...	1 ~ 50000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. in inclement weather conditions the windshield wipers fail to return to their proper...	1 ~ 3000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i have an 2003 chevy s10 that doesn't even have 30 000 miles on it yet. the third door handle...	1 ~ 19500 miles
LINES AND FITTINGS > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER i couldn't get gas into it the vehicle. i took it to my repairman. which cost 169.38 to replace the...	1 ~ 37000 miles
EQUIPMENT the third door handle has broken twice in one week all under normal operation part was replaced but broke instantly.	1 ~ 74958 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY went to open the tailgate of my 2003 chevrolet s-10 pick-up and both tailgate support cables broke. no injuries and...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i accelerated to merge onto interstate 95 and the vehicle would not decelerate. i had to keep the brake depressed...	1
FILLING/CHARGING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE gasoline spit-back"while refueling. gasoline will spit-back from the filler neck before the pump stops or just after the pump stops....	1 ~ 100 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN 4-wheel drive system has failed repeatedly. the vehicle has been at the dealer 4 times with-in 35 days. the 4-wheel...	1 ~ 32498 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING consumer was traveling on the highway a loud bang noise was heard coming from front. consumer pulled over. driver 's...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION 2003 s-10 pickup vin [xxx] . when i took this vehicle to fletcher chevrolet for an oil change on oct...	1 ~ 1866 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer complained about a major brake problem. brake rotors warped after 5 000 miles of usage. vehicle had been to...	1 ~ 5000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the consumers vehicle is equipped with a 2 headlamp system. after aligning the drivers side lower beam headlamp the upper...	1 ~ 17 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving at 65 mph with the window down driver smelled a burning odor. he was able to pull over...	1
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. when the fuel gauge reached 1/4 of a tank it failed to go...	1 ~ 20000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE roof and pillars produce a blind spot which impairs vision. *ak ...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10 with an odometer reading of 15800 miles. the contact started having problems...	1 ~ 1100 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10 with an odometer reading of 15800 miles. the contact started having problems...	1 ~ 1100 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY both wiper blades chatter on windshield of 2003 s-10. they do not wipe water off of windshield making it very...	1 ~ 350 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN had driveline howl/vibration since vehicle has been new between 45-70mph. dealer has put in 2 new rear axle assemblies and...	1 ~ 640 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN vehicle vibrates badly between the speeds of 45-55 mph have taken vehicle back five times dealer has worked on it...	1 ~ 4600 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ive had problems with emissions (service light came on )wasnt firing (dealer said couldnt find anything wrong. ive had problems...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when vehicle is at a complete stop acceleration hesitates sometimes. *mr the transmission was delayed when shifting at times when	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE problems with the new purchase of 2004 chevrolet s10.*mr while driving something hit the bottom of the vehicle possibly a...	1

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