2000 Chevrolet S10 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
469 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
60,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 199 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 71 of 469 complaints (15.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 132 | 28.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 33 | 7.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 27 | 5.8% |
| Engine operation | 17 | 3.6% |
| Steering behavior | 15 | 3.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 11 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 71 |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 66 |
| Seats | 27 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 27 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 21 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 21 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 71; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 66; Seats: 27; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 27; Air Bags:Frontal: 21; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 21; Electrical System: 14; Service Brakes: 11
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 25 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 48 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 53 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 31 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 33 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 25; 25,000 to 49,999: 48; 50,000 to 74,999: 53; 75,000 to 99,999: 31; 100,000 to 149,999: 33; 150,000 and above: 9
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (53). 270 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 66 |
| 2001 | 67 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2003 | 54 |
| 2004 | 62 |
| 2005 | 66 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2000: 66; 2001: 67; 2002: 49; 2003: 54; 2004: 62; 2005: 66; 2006: 37; 2007: 8; 2008: 12; 2009: 5; 2010: 4; 2011: 5; 2012: 2; 2013: 4; 2014: 10; 2015: 4; 2016: 2; 2017: 6; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2021: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 132 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 33 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 27 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10013912 · 2003-04-03 (April 3, 2003)
3RD BRAKE LIGHT MOUNTED ON TOP/BACK OF CAB DOES NOT WORK. CHECKED BULBS (2) BOTH WORK. WIRING PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10013912 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016279 · 2003-04-21 (April 21, 2003)
DRIVING DOWN HILL AT APPROXIMATELY. 10 MPH IN FIRST GEAR, USING ENGINE COMPRESSION TO HELP HOLD SPEED DOWN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED IN SEVERAL SECONDS BY LOUD EXPLOSION AND BLACK SMOKE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ENGINE DIED, AND POWER ASSIST FOR BRAKES AND STEERING FAILED. MANAGED TO GET TRUCK OFF STREET AND STOPPED. INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD EXPLODED, DAMAGING MOST OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT CONTENTS ON RIGHT SIDE OF MOTOR, AS WELL AS MOST OF WIRING AND TUBING ON RIGHT SIDE OF MOTOR. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10016279 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014150 · 2003-04-08 (April 8, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND I HAD TO GO FROM 5TH GEAR TO 2ND ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014150 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015969 · 2003-04-21 (April 21, 2003)
THE INSIDE MOTOR WITHIN THE RADIATOR SPLIT APART AND BURST ALLOWING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND COOLANT TO MIX. WHICH CAUSED A CHOCOLATE CORROSIVE MIXTURE THAT DISINTEGRATED THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION AND IMMEDIATELY OVERHEATED THE RADIATOR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE VEHICLE. MR SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015969 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10028795 · 2003-07-22 (July 22, 2003)
FAULTY FUEL PUMP UNIT. I DRIVE A 2000 CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP WITH LESS THAN 51,000 MILES. I JUST RECENTLY HAD THE FUEL PUMP UNIT REPLACED FOR AROUND $830., WHICH INCLUDED THE NECESSARY TOWING. MY MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY AND TOLD ME THAT THEY ARE REPLACING THESE FUEL PUMP UNITS LEFT AND RIGHT. HE SAID THAT IT APPEARS TO BE A REAL PROBLEM WITH LATER MODEL GM VEHICLES. HE HAD ANOTHER VEHICLE IN HIS SHOP AT THE SAME TIME, AND IT HAD ONLY 46,000 MILES ON IT. MY MECHANIC ALSO SAID THAT THESE UNITS SHOULD NOT BE FAILING LIKE TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10028795 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10043292 · 2003-10-21 (October 21, 2003)
I HAVE A 2000 CHEVY S10 PICKUP WITH 15,000 MILES ON IT. THESE VEHICLES ARE MADE TO RUN ON GAS OR ETHANOL. CHEVY PUT AN EXPERIMENTAL LINING INTO THE GAS TANK TO PREVENT CORROSION BY THE ETHANOL. THIS LINING FLAKES OFF INTO THE GAS, CAUSING STAGGERING AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. REQUESTS FOR A NEW GAS TANK HAVE BEEN REFUSED BY GMC, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS NOW IN FOR WHAT WILL PROBABLY BE THE THIRD TANK AND FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING. IT TOOK A LETTER FROM THE CT STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE TO GET AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHI…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10043292 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063316 · 2004-03-16 (March 16, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH OR STOPPING AT A LIGHT VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED. THIS OCCURRED AT LEAST 3 TIMES IN A HALF HOUR DRIVE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10063316 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10034319 · 2003-08-22 (August 22, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING FOAM PADDING ON THE STEERING WHEEL IS CHIPPING OFF INTO HANDS OF THE DRIVER. ALSO, CRACKS CAN BEEN SEEN ON THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10034319 at NHTSA ↗