Chevrolet S10 complaints by model year
5,836 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 178 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 214 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 308 | 20 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 | 471 | 52 | 8 | 4 |
| 1999 | 231 | 33 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 613 | 61 | 9 | 6 |
| 1997 | 469 | 63 | 8 | 6 |
| 1996 | 668 | 111 | 12 | 7 |
| 1995 | 911 | 178 | 13 | 5 |
| 1994 | 967 | 122 | 8 | 5 |
| 1993 | 233 | 36 | 11 | 3 |
| 1992 | 180 | 25 | 8 | 3 |
| 1991 | 174 | 18 | 10 | 6 |
| 1990 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | 48 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1999–2018. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2006 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 28 | 93 | 75 | 73 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 35 | 104 | 60 | 20 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 28 | 46 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 33 | 55 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 26 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 27 | 29 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | 30 | 25 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 10 | 26 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Chevrolet S10 recalls (33)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one S10 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V132000 | Mar 18, 2004 | GM/FMVSS 208/SIR CAUTION LABEL | 2003, 2004 | — |
| 03V159000 | Apr 28, 2003 | GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR | 1996, 1997 | — |
| 00V374000 | Nov 13, 2000 | GM/BATTERY PACK MODULE | 1998 | — |
| 00V258001 | Sep 8, 2000 | GM/CERTIFICATION LABEL | 2000 | — |
| 00V220000 | Aug 11, 2000 | GM/FMVSS 108/DRL | 1998 | — |
| 00V228003 | Aug 7, 2000 | GM/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES | 2000, 2001 | — |
| 00V159000 | Jun 16, 2000 | GM/BRAKE PIPE | 1997, 1998 | — |
| 00V069200 | Mar 3, 2000 | GM/CHEVROLET TRUCK/ELECTRIC CHARGE PORTS | 1997 | — |
| 00V055000 | Feb 28, 2000 | GM/ABS SPRING CLIP | 2000 | — |
| 99V220000 | Aug 11, 1999 | GM/FMVSS 105 | 2000 | — |
| 99V193000 | Jul 19, 1999 | GM/ABS | 1991–1996 | — |
| 98V177000 | Aug 4, 1998 | GM/GLASS FOGGING | 1997, 1998 | — |
| 98V150001 | Jul 1, 1998 | GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER WIRING | 1995, 1996 | — |
| 97V208001 | Nov 25, 1997 | GM/WIRING-HARNESS CLIP | 1998 | — |
| 97V218000 | Nov 24, 1997 | GM/BRAKE HOSE FRACTURE | 1998 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Chevrolet S10 FAQ
How many recalls has the Chevrolet S10 had?
NHTSA lists 33 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chevrolet S10 model year from 1981 to 2018. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Chevrolet S10 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 1994 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (967) and the 2006 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Chevrolet S10 problems?
Across the 1999–2018 model years, owners most often name the structure, service brakes, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.