1999 CHEVROLET S10

5 recalls, 298 complaints - 119 TSBs

09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
42,540 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 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... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
16,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
742 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DELPHI
06E065000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 ASSOCIAT... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
3,593 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AJ MOTORSPORT
06E060000 Jun 29, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
87,745 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

298 total complaints 38 crashes 4 fires 24 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER26
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP23
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION15
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL14
AIR BAGS12
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE11
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE7
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 9, 2017
Incident date: Feb 6, 2017
MY TRUCK SLOWLY STARTED GETTING WORSE. FIRST, THE DINGING NOISE THAT YOUR CAR MAKES QHEN THE KEYS ARE LEFT IN THE IGNITION OR IF YOU LEAVE YOUR LIGHTS ON, MY TRUCK WOULD MAKE THIS SOUND WITH NO LIGHT ON OR KEY IN IGNITION CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THEN THE GAUGES STARTED ACTING CRAZY, COMPLETELY... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Feb 9, 2017
Incident date: Feb 6, 2017
MY TRUCK SLOWLY STARTED GETTING WORSE. FIRST, THE DINGING NOISE THAT YOUR CAR MAKES QHEN THE KEYS ARE LEFT IN THE IGNITION OR IF YOU LEAVE YOUR LIGHTS ON, MY TRUCK WOULD MAKE THIS SOUND WITH NO LIGHT ON OR KEY IN IGNITION CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THEN THE GAUGES STARTED ACTING CRAZY, COMPLETELY... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 6, 2014
Incident date: May 30, 2013
KEY IN LOCK HAVE TO MOVE IT BACK AND FRONT 7 TIMES TO GET IT IN START AND KEY COMES OUT IN START RUN ASS LOCK.. I SAW ON THE NEW THAT FROM 1997 TO 2015 BAD KEY SWITCHES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION May 28, 2014
Incident date: May 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 10, 2014
Incident date: Jun 22, 2012
THE PROBLEM USUALLY APPEARS IN THE SUMMER, AND RARELY OCCURS DURING THE WINTER. IT STARTED BACK IN JUNE OF 2012, OCCURRED SEVERAL MORE TIMES BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR. THEN STARTING IN JUNE OF 2013, IT BEGAN ACTING UP AN AVERAGE OF ONCE A WEEK UNTIL AUGUST. WHEN IT ACTS UP, I WILL BE DRIVING, AND T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 24, 2014
Incident date: Feb 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLE HAD FRACTURED PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ... Read more
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Feb 24, 2014
Incident date: Feb 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLE HAD FRACTURED PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 12, 2013
Incident date: Aug 3, 2013
YES MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT SAID SERVICE ENGINE SOON. SO I TOOK IT TO A MICHANIC AND HAD IT CHECKED AND IT CAME UP THE TRANSMISSION WAS HAVING ISSUES IS THERE ANYTHING OR HELP I CAN GET TO REPLACE IT? *TR
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 11, 2012
Incident date: Jun 7, 2012
I WAS MOVING MY TRUCK AROUND IN MY DRIVE WAY AND THE BRAKES FAILED AND I HIT THE GARAGE. AFTER INSPECTION I FOUND THAT MY BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND I THINK IT IS RIDICULOUS THAT SOMETHING THIS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFETY OF A VEHICLE IS THIS... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 30, 2012
Incident date: Apr 25, 2012
THE STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH (HAZARD) HAS STOPPED FUNCTIONING CAUSING A CASCADE FAILURE TO BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS AND IGNITION. *JS
SUSPENSION Dec 17, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2011
THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ORIGINALLY SAID THAT THEY WOULD NOT WORK ON THE TRUCK DUE TO LIABILITY ISSUES IF SOMETHING ELSE FAILED. WHEN I WENT IN TO PAY THE TOWING CHARGE, A DIFFERENT SERVICE COUNTER REPRESENTATIVE SAID T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Dec 17, 2011
Incident date: Jul 16, 2009
A BRAKE LINE FAILED IN A PARKING LOT AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE DEALER SAID THE LINE WAS CORRODED AND SPLICED IN A COMPRESSION FITTING AT A COST OF $222.50. SINCE THEN, THERE HAVE BEEN 2 OTHER FAILURES OF BRAKE LINES DUE TO CORROSION. THE SECOND FAILURE, I REPLACED ABOUT 10 FT OF B... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Aug 26, 2011
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S10 4WD CR2. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE BRAKES EMITTED A LOUD NOISE WHEN THEY WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Feb 16, 2011
Incident date: Apr 10, 2010
ABS ON A SLIGHTLY BUMPY ROAD, CAUSED ACCIDENT. I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO STOP BUT THE ABS KEPT KICKING IN FOR NO REASON MAKING ME SLIDE RIGHT INTO THE GUY. TRUCK IS STILL DAMAGED, 2200$ WORTH OF REPAIRS NEEDED. *TR
Crash
WHEELS:RIM Feb 16, 2011
Incident date: Jan 31, 2004
THE RIMS ON THIS TRUCK ARE JUNK! MINE STARTED LEAKING AT 40,000 MILES 2ND SET OF TIRES. MINE AS WELL DID NOT SEE ANY SNOW FOR 4 YEARS. THE VERY 1ST YEAR IT SAW SNOW THE RIMS WERE DESTROYED. I HAVE TO PUT FIX A FLAT IN MY RIMS EVERY SO OFTEN WHICH IS MAKING THEM OUT OF BALANCE ALL THE TIME NO MATTER... Read more
SEATS Feb 16, 2011
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
NO EVENTS LEADING TO IT. JUST HAPPENS OUT OF THE BLUE WHEN USING IT. THIS HAPPENS SPORADICALLY. SEAT RECLINER LEVERS DEFECTIVE AND BREAK VERY EASY, THE PARTS THAT HOLD IT TOGETHER ARE CHEAP DIE CAST METAL. HAVEN'T BOTHERED REPLACING AS I CANNOT AFFORD, DEALER WONT REPLACE, JUNK YARDS DON'T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 1, 2011
Incident date: Nov 8, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE REAR TAILGATE AND SUDDENLY THE CABLE BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TAILGATE CABLE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX YEARS LATER. THE VEHICLE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Dec 17, 2010
Incident date: Aug 9, 2007
1999 CHEVROLET S10. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAD A FUEL PUMP REPLACED AFTER THE ORIGINAL FAILED. THE REPLACEMENT PART FAILED AFTER LESS THAN A YEAR. *KB THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SECOND FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE SECOND DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP.*JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE Aug 17, 2010
Incident date: Sep 7, 2009
1999 TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES COVER TORN AND BROKEN WITH CORROSION ON BOTH SIDES OF GATE. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jul 22, 2010
Incident date: Jul 21, 2010
DEFECTIVE FRAME. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Apr 27, 2010
Incident date: Sep 8, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 10 MPH, THE BRAKE LINES SNAPPED CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE CONTACT CONFIRMED HE HAD EXPERIENCED BRAKE LEAKAGE TWO YEARS PRIOR TO THE FAIL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Apr 17, 2010
Incident date: Apr 16, 2010
THE REASON THERE IS SO MANY ACCIDENTS & DEATHS WITH CELL PHONE USE IS THE PHONE & AUTO MAKERS DON'T REALLY CARE. ALL THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE IS HAVE THE CELL PHONE RECEIVE A SIGNAL FROM THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TO INTERRUPT OR STOP THE INCOMING/OUTGOING CELL PHONE SIGNAL AS SOON AS THE WHEELS ON THE C... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 17, 2010
Incident date: Apr 16, 2010
THE REASON THERE IS SO MANY ACCIDENTS & DEATHS WITH CELL PHONE USE IS THE PHONE & AUTO MAKERS DON'T REALLY CARE. ALL THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE IS HAVE THE CELL PHONE RECEIVE A SIGNAL FROM THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TO INTERRUPT OR STOP THE INCOMING/OUTGOING CELL PHONE SIGNAL AS SOON AS THE WHEELS ON THE C... Read more
WHEELS Aug 20, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
ALUMINUM WHEELS CORRODE CAUSING TIRES TO LEAK AIR. 60,000 MILES IN THE TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WASN'T EVEN DRIVEN IN THE SNOW HERE IN MICHIGAN FOR THE 1ST 5 YEARS I HAD IT. TIRES LOSE ABOUT 10 LBS OF PRESSURE OVER A WEEKS TIME. *TR 4TH S-10 I'VE OWNED. THIS 1999 IS NICKEL AND DIMING ME TO DEATH. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jul 17, 2009
Incident date: Jun 20, 2009
IT'S A 99 S-10 V6 / 4.3LITER RARELY DRIVEN, 62,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. NO REAL EVENT LEADING TO THE PROBLEM. RIGHT NOW IT IS LEAKING RADIATOR FLUID FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. I CANNOT SEE WHERE THE LEAK IS DIRECTLY AS IT PICKS AND CHOOSES DAYS TO LEAK AND NOT LEAK. IT HASN'T OVERHEATE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jun 25, 2009
Incident date: Jul 24, 2008
WIPERS QUIT WORKING. *TR
VISIBILITY Jun 25, 2009
Incident date: Jul 24, 2008
WIPERS QUIT WORKING. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Oct 17, 2008
Incident date: Mar 10, 2003
THE BUSHING ON THE TOP HINGE-PIN ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR HAS LITERALLY DISINTEGRATED, THUS CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IT ALSO HAS CAUSED THE HOLE FOR THE PIN TO BECOME OVAL OVER TIME. VARIOUS QUOTES FOR REPAIRS RUN FROM $180 TO $350 OR MORE, DEPENDING ON IF THE SHOP WILL WELD THE HOLE SH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 15, 2008
Incident date: Aug 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING UP AN INCLINE AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO STALL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STALLING WAS CAUSED BY A FUEL INJECTI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 18, 2008
Incident date: Sep 18, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THICK RUST DRIPPING FROM THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLDS WERE RUSTED OUT, AS WELL AS THE WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, AND ALL OF THE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 24, 2008
Incident date: Jun 22, 2008
TAILGATE CABLE FAILURE ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET S-10 FOR THE SECOND TIME IN FIVE YEARS, THE TAILGATE CABLES HAVE SNAPPED ON MY 1999 S-10. THIS IS PARTICULARLY DISTRESSING, SINCE IT HAPPENS WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING THE TRUCK, OR WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING OR STANDING ON THE TAILGATE, CAUSING PROPERTY D... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Mar 16, 2008
Incident date: Mar 15, 2008
A RUSTED TAILGATE CABLE ON A 1999 S-10 ZR2 CHEVROLET TRUCK BROKEN. YOU CANNOT REPLACE JUST THE CABLE. YOU HAVE TO GET A LATCH CABLE ASSEMBLY WHICH IS VERY EXPENSIVE. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. THE RIGHT SIZE IS BROKEN AND THE LEFT SIDE IS CLOSE TO BREAKING. IT IS ALSO A VERY HARD TO FIND THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Nov 9, 2007
Incident date: Feb 22, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE STANDING ON THE TAILGATE, THE CABLES FAILED THAT HOLD THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TAILGATE. THE CABLES WERE RUSTED AND THE LEFT SIDE CABLES WERE REPLACED A FEW MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. ... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Jul 24, 2007
Incident date: Mar 23, 2005
SEAT RECLINER LEVER BREAKS AND FALLS OFF. THIS APPLIES TO ALL 1999 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP AND S10 BLAZERS. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS. WITNESSED THIS OCCURRENCE ON 4 DIFFERENT S10 PICKUP/BLAZERS. METAL IS MADE OF CHEAP CAST THAT BREAKS OFF EVEN WITH NO USE. LEVERS FALL OFF DURING VACUUMING/OPENIN... Read more
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE May 21, 2007
Incident date: May 17, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRE CABLE THAT IS USED TO LIFT AND SECURE THE SPARE TIRE HAS RUSTED AND SPLIT INTO TWO PIECES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY HAVE A $75 HARNESS THAT HE COULD PURCHASE. THE ENGINE SIZE AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE C... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Apr 23, 2007
Incident date: Apr 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE CONTACT'S SON FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO A TREE. HIS INJURIES CONSISTED OF A SPRAINED ANKLE AND ABDOMINAL CONTUSION FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINED HIM, BUT CAUSED BRUISING IN THE CHEST AR... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Apr 11, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
I BOUGHT A 1999 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP ,AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING A BROKEN TAILGATE CABLE, WHEN I CAME ACROSS A RECALL FOR 2000-2004 S10 PICKUPS WITH A SIMILAR PROBLEM. FROM THE SOUNDS OF IT THE PROBLEM WITH MY S10 WAS CONSISTENT WITH THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL WITH THE CABLE RUSTING T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 12, 2007
Incident date: Mar 7, 2007
TSB #030601024A -- RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004301, MARCH 01 2004) #6 ROD CAP STRETCHED, CAUSING BEARING TO FAIL. ALSO OTHER BEARINGS BEGAN TO FAIL. POSSIBLY DUE TO COOLANT LEAK FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET OR JUST VERY DEFECTIVE PART - MECHANIC UNSURE THIS OF A VEHICLE THAT IS PRO... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Mar 12, 2007
Incident date: Mar 7, 2007
TSB #030601024A -- RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004301, MARCH 01 2004) #6 ROD CAP STRETCHED, CAUSING BEARING TO FAIL. ALSO OTHER BEARINGS BEGAN TO FAIL. POSSIBLY DUE TO COOLANT LEAK FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET OR JUST VERY DEFECTIVE PART - MECHANIC UNSURE THIS OF A VEHICLE THAT IS PRO... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Mar 12, 2007
Incident date: Mar 7, 2007
TSB #030601024A -- RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004301, MARCH 01 2004) #6 ROD CAP STRETCHED, CAUSING BEARING TO FAIL. ALSO OTHER BEARINGS BEGAN TO FAIL. POSSIBLY DUE TO COOLANT LEAK FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET OR JUST VERY DEFECTIVE PART - MECHANIC UNSURE THIS OF A VEHICLE THAT IS PRO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Feb 27, 2007
Incident date: Feb 20, 2007
I HAD A "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT COME ON, HAD IT SCANNED, IT WAS TROUBLE CODE P1870. CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE COULD NOT TELL ME WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS...MY MECHANIC TOLD ME HAD TO REBUILD MY 4L60E TRANSMISSION AND/ OR TORQUE CONVERTER. INSTEAD WILL REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER REGULATOR VALVE WIT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 28, 2006
Incident date: Dec 28, 2006
SPARE TIRE RETENTION FAILED CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO DETACH FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE PICK UP WHILE DRIVING. SPARE TIRE WAS NOT RECOVERED. CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS NICE ENOUGH TO SAY "SORRY I'M AFRAID YOUR BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED". UPON FURTHER REVIEW IT APPEARS THE STEEL CABLE RETA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Dec 13, 2006
Incident date: Dec 12, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE HOOD FLEW UP WITHOUT WARNING, AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND DRIVEN HOME. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 15, 2006
Incident date: Aug 15, 2006
FOR THE SECOND TIME MY 1999 CHEVY S-10 PICKUP HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE TRANSMISSION SHOP BECAUSE I HAVE LOST SECOND GEAR AND REVERSE. THIS IS A COSTLY REPAIR, THE FIRST TIME IT COST ME $1,600.00 TO REPLACE A $44.00 PART BECAUSE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE OVERHAULED. THE TRANSMISSION IN THE CHEV... Read more
WHEELS:HUB Aug 15, 2006
Incident date: Aug 15, 2006
FOR THE SECOND TIME MY 1999 CHEVY S-10 PICKUP HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE TRANSMISSION SHOP BECAUSE I HAVE LOST SECOND GEAR AND REVERSE. THIS IS A COSTLY REPAIR, THE FIRST TIME IT COST ME $1,600.00 TO REPLACE A $44.00 PART BECAUSE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE OVERHAULED. THE TRANSMISSION IN THE CHEV... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 15, 2006
Incident date: Aug 15, 2006
FOR THE SECOND TIME MY 1999 CHEVY S-10 PICKUP HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE TRANSMISSION SHOP BECAUSE I HAVE LOST SECOND GEAR AND REVERSE. THIS IS A COSTLY REPAIR, THE FIRST TIME IT COST ME $1,600.00 TO REPLACE A $44.00 PART BECAUSE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE OVERHAULED. THE TRANSMISSION IN THE CHEV... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Jul 11, 2006
Incident date: Jul 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RETRIEVING ITEMS FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE THE TAILGATE CABLES SNAPPED OFF TWICE CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONTACT. THE DEALERS OFFERED TO REPLACE THE CABLES AT COST AND ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FULL SIZE TRUCKS BUT NOT THE S10. NO SERV... Read more
1 injured
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Jun 26, 2006
Incident date: Jun 1, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE EXITING THE EXPRESSWAY AT 25 MPH THE SPARE TIRE, WHICH IS HELD UNDERNEATH VEHICLE BY A SUPPORTING CABLE, DISLODGED AND THE SPARE TIRE ROLLED INTO THE ROAD CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN OVER THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 27, 2006
Incident date: May 1, 2006
ANTI LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTIONING. THEY ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS ON DRY PAVEMENT. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 28, 2006
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ALMOST EVERYDAY OF THE WEEK. WHEN I STEP ON THE BRAKES IT FEELS LIKE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS ACTIVATING. THIS HAPPENS ABOUT FIVE TIMES A WEEK. IT HAPPENS, MOST NOTABLY, WHEN THE PAVEMENT IS DRY. I STEP ON THE BRAKES AND FEEL THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ABS KICK IN, AFTER THE ... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 CHEVROLET S10

119 manufacturer communications from 93 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13
350000 EQUIPMENT12
100000 POWER TRAIN9
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE7
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY6
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
PIT3227S May 9, 2023
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIT3227R Apr 13, 2022
162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIT3227Q Apr 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073 Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073 Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIT3227P Dec 17, 2018
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073 Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIT3227M Feb 8, 2017
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIP5340A Feb 17, 2016
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT AFTER A TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE
PIC4696B Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIP5346 Nov 2, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346 Nov 2, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346 Nov 2, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIP5340 Oct 21, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a harsh 1-2 upshift and the Check Engine Light or Service Engine
PIT3227L Oct 20, 2015
162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIT3227K Apr 1, 2015
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
PIT3227J Jan 28, 2014
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PIT3227J Jan 28, 2014
162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
PI0281D Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PIC5913 Sep 19, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PI0969 May 3, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
PI0969 May 3, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
PIT3227H Feb 18, 2013
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer
00-00-89-027G Nov 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
00-00-89-027G Nov 28, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
PIP3720D Nov 26, 2012
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the p
3227 Oct 4, 2006
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
TAILGATE CABLE SLACK. THIS INCLUDES 1998-2006 CHEVROLET AND GMC FULL AND MID SIZE TRUCKS. *EH UPDATED. *KB
020525006 Jan 1, 2006
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT
010730038B Oct 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT
020730024A Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
030601024A Mar 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
040604015 Mar 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0410 SET. *TT
00149D Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475. *TT
01727 Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4.3 L35 LU3 RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE FROM ENGINE. SIT BULLETIN 1457619. *TT
01642 Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) GAUGE FLUCTUATION AFTER KEY-OFF. *TT
01599 Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT
02010 Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) INTERIOR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER ON 99-04 CHEVROLET, GMC AND CADILLAC FULL SIZE TRUCKS AND UTILITIES AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS. *TT
01225 Jan 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ
02086 Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
4L60E, 4L65E INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL FROM A STOP OR STEADY SPEED. *TT
2010 Jan 1, 2004
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) INTERIOR HEAD LAMPS FLICKER. *TT
3031A Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT
3130 Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PRNDL INOPERATIVE AND OR BATTERY LIGHT ON. *SC
3176A Jan 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF. *TT
01136C Nov 18, 2003
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH FLOOR PAN. *TT
00149C Nov 18, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK. *TT
030730056 Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT
030601024 Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
57 Jul 1, 2003
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER LEAK IN FRONT FLOOR CARPET AREA. GM TECH LINK. *TT
020421005A Feb 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE, NOISE, VIBRATION, LEAKS, HOT ODOR. *TT
020138005 Dec 1, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REVISED HEATER / VENT MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT
020525006A Dec 1, 2002
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT
10082002 Oct 8, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
IDL EMERGING ISSUES BROADCAST COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS THE ONSTAR, CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS, AN OVERVIEW OF THE EVAP OPERATION, WIRING ISSUES FOR THE SEATS, AND SHUTTER DURING PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *TT
990730016A Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
260702 Jul 26, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION ADTER SITTING OVER 24 HOURS AND / OR REAR TAILGATE GLASS IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
020857004 Jun 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE. *TT
020421005 Jun 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT MOVE WHEN 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUESTED, NOISE, SHUDDER, POOR PERFORMANCE, TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE SLIPS, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT, SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *TT
020605002 May 1, 2002
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN EXHAUST BOOM / GROAN NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT
041002 Apr 10, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON OVER TORQUING OR A REVERSE BEDRAIL INSTALLATION. *TT
990602012D Apr 1, 2002
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUBJECT REGARDING RUST IN COOLING SYSTEM, HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS (FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM). NLM
020864007 Mar 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE THIRD DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN AND/OR THE DOOR HANDLE MAY BE BROKEN FOR 1996-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T EXTENDED CAB PICKUP MODELS.. *SLC
250202 Feb 25, 2002
114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
INFORMATION ON REPLACING CORRODED TRAILER PRE-WIRE HARNESS AT THE REAR BUMPER. *TT
250102 Jan 25, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS WITH EXCESSIVE EFFORT OR BREAKING OF THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE ON EXTENDED CAB PICK UPS. *TT
010730038 Dec 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT
251001 Oct 25, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME THREE DOOR PICK-UPS MAY HAVE A THIRD DOOR HANDLE THAT BREAKS OR IS HARD TO OPERATE. *TT
270901 Sep 27, 2001
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING NECESSARY RESURFACING OF THE PARK BRAKE DRUM. *JG
090801 Aug 9, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND HAVING TO ADD OIL BETWEEN CHANGES. *JG
060601 Jun 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING IMPROVED BUS SEAT DECLINER ASSEMBLIES, THE HANDLE ON THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED WITH A NUMBER 20 TORQUE WITH A SHANK LENGTH OF 20 MILLIMETERS. *SLC
010856001A Jun 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING; ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING. *TT
010856001 May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING; THE SECURITY LAMP MAY BE ON OR OFF; THE SECURITY LAMP IS ILLUMINATED; THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING; AND / OR THE ENGINE S
010730002B May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
010730021 May 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET S10

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA05008 Opened: Apr 14, 2005 , Closed: May 19, 2006
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1998
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES
GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING A SPECIAL POLICY PROGRAM FOR 903,464 OWNERS OF 2000 - 2003 MODEL S/T VEHICLES THROUGH WHICH OWNERS MAY, AT THEIR OPTION, EITHER (1) PERIODICALLY INSPECT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN THEIR VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CABLES REPLACED IF THE CABLE COATING EXHIBITS ANY ... Read more
RQ04012 Opened: Nov 22, 2004 , Closed: Apr 14, 2005
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1998
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE(S) BREAK
ODI IS UPGRADING RQ04-012 AND OPENING AN EA TO INVESTIGATE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN 1998 - 2004 MODEL YEAR SONOMA AND S10 MODEL VEHICLES.GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-129 TO REPLACE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES ORIGINALLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 SI... Read more
RQ04002 Opened: Feb 18, 2004 , Closed: May 27, 2004
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1997
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ON FEBRUARY 18, 2004, ODI OPENED THIS RECALL QUERY (RQ) BASED ON TWO FATALITY REPORTS INVOLVING MY 1997 GM S-10 PICKUP TRUCKS.EACH REPORT ALLEGED THAT THE BELTED DRIVER OCCUPANT WAS EJECTED IN A MULTIPLE-ROTATION ROLLOVER CRASH.THE MY 1997 S/T SERIES PICKUPS USE AN ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP IN THE DRIVE... Read more
EA99018 Opened: Jun 30, 1999 , Closed: Oct 20, 2000
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991
SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE
EA99012 Opened: Jun 11, 1999 , Closed: Aug 10, 2001
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1998
POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
ALLEGE THAT IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT CRASHES, THE SUBJECT FUEL TANKS MAY CONTACT THE PROP SHAFT REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT COMPONENTS WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PUNCTURE THE TANK.
PE99009 Opened: Feb 1, 1999 , Closed: Jun 11, 1999
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999
POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
ALLEGED THAT THE FUEL TANK MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO PUNCTURE IN CERTAIN CRASH MODES
PE99004 Opened: Jan 15, 1999 , Closed: Jun 30, 1999
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
SEPARATION OF SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLE
ALLEGED THAT WIRE CABLE/WINCH ASSEMBLY WHICH HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY UDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE TIRE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION
PE96061 Opened: Oct 25, 1996 , Closed: Feb 28, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION
ON 9/9/96 NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) PERFORMED A 35 MPH BARRIER CRASH TEST WITH A 1997 CHEVROLET S10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
PE96048 Opened: Jul 19, 1996 , Closed: Nov 13, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
lower clamp of the steering linkage intershaft may separate fro steering gear shaft due to disengagement of clamp bolt and/or improper fit of the lower clamp with the steering shaft.
DP90006 Opened: Apr 13, 1990 , Closed: Jul 24, 1990
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1989
LIFT GATE FALLS OFF
LIFT GATE FALLS OFF
PE88002 Opened: Oct 9, 1987 , Closed: Apr 22, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
FRCTR OF P/S PUMP BRCKT
GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT SOME 1987 GMC S/T MODEL TRUCKS MAYEXPERIENCE FRACTURE OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP SUPPORT BRACE. THISCONDITION CAN IN TURN LEAD TO POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE POWER STEERINGPUMP MOUNTING BRACKET AND/OR LOSS OF THE SERPENTINE ACCESSORY DRIVEBELT. LOSS OF THE DRIVE BELT ... Read more

CHEVROLET S10 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET S10 across all model years (1982, 2007).

137 Total Recalls
7,364 Total Complaints
11 Investigations
923 Reported Crashes
135 Reported Fires
19 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET S10 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2018 0 5 View
2017 0 1 View
2016 0 1 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 1 1 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 3 30 View
2003 4 230 View
2002 3 249 View
2001 5 405 View
2000 9 559 View
1999 (current) 5 298
1998 11 742 View
1997 8 574 View
1996 10 875 View
1995 8 1,151 View
1994 8 1,225 View
1993 6 276 View
1992 6 221 View
1991 9 253 View
1990 5 34 View
1989 5 55 View
1988 4 43 View
1987 5 44 View
1986 4 32 View
1985 3 15 View
1984 4 9 View
1983 4 7 View
1982 5 2 View
1981 0 1 View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model Recalls Complaints
SUBURBAN 246 10,458 View
TAHOE 240 12,622 View
MALIBU 216 29,080 View
SILVERADO 1500 200 22,534 View
CORVETTE 187 6,308 View
CAMARO 179 4,298 View
SILVERADO 159 10,964 View
SILVERADO 3500 152 1,409 View