What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2003 Chevrolet S10

Typical pattern

14% of complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet S10 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2003 vehicle — around the middle of the 228 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 5.0 yr in service. The most-reported system is structure (32 complaints), typically at 4.1 yr or about 54,140 miles.

Complaints
222
Median age at failure
5.0 yr
Median mileage
50,000 n=167
Crash / fire / tow
11.7% of reports
Safety recalls
4

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Structure
32 reports · 54,140 mi
4.1 yr
9.4%
Service brakes, hydraulic
24 reports · 42,000 mi
6.0 yr
8.3%
Power train
17 reports · 7,300 mi
1.2 yr
11.8%
Air bags
15 reports · 100,048 mi
11.1 yr
60%
Electrical system
15 reports · 70,000 mi
8.1 yr
6.7%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

09E025000 2009-05-11
Exterior lighting:headlights

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

06E065000 2006-07-17
Exterior lighting

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

06E060000 2006-06-29
Exterior lighting

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

04V132000 2004-03-18
Equipment:other:labels

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.

In owners’ own words

Power train 4,600 mi 8 mo in service
VEHICLE VIBRATES BADLY BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 45-55 MPH HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE BACK FIVE TIMES DEALER HAS WORKED ON IT TWICE REPLACING THE TIRES, WITH SAME BRAND ONCE STILL NO IMPROVEMENT SAME PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. GM ADVISES ME TO CALL DEALER, DEALER ADVISES ME TO CALL GM. PLEASE HELP
Power train 500 mi 11 mo in service
POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE, HESITATION FROM A STOP WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, TRANSMISSION SLIPS OR SHIFTS ERADICALLY, 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGES AFTER ENGAGEING, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY.
Power train 500 mi 11 mo in service
POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE, HESITATION FROM A STOP WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, TRANSMISSION SLIPS OR SHIFTS ERADICALLY, 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGES AFTER ENGAGEING, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY.
Air bags mileage not reported 9 mo in service crash / fire / tow
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A COLLISION. CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Other S10 model years

200320022001200019991998

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