2002 Chevrolet S10 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
214 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
48,407 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 138 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments is the most frequently named component, appearing in 39 of 214 complaints (18.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 30 | 14.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 11 | 5.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 4.2% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 3.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 1.9% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 0.9% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 39 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 8 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 39; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 10; Electrical System: 8; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 8; Air Bags:Frontal: 7; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Structure: 7; Air Bags: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 35 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 39 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 32 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 16 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 35; 25,000 to 49,999: 39; 50,000 to 74,999: 32; 75,000 to 99,999: 16; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 6
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (39). 76 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 29; 2003: 22; 2004: 15; 2005: 44; 2006: 34; 2007: 14; 2008: 15; 2009: 6; 2010: 6; 2012: 6; 2013: 2; 2014: 3; 2015: 4; 2016: 4; 2017: 1; 2018: 2; 2020: 2; 2024: 3; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 30 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 11 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 9 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 10014850 · 2003-04-11 (April 11, 2003)
IF LARGE TIRES ARE PLACED ON THE REAR AND SMALLER TIRES PLACED ON THE FRONT, THE YELLOW AND RED ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT A WARNING STICKER SHOULD STATE THIS. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SERVICE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT PLACED THE TIRES ON REGARDLESS. MR SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10014850 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063693 · 2004-03-23 (March 23, 2004)
SAFETY RELATED ITEM: STOP LAMPS (BRAKE LIGHTS) ARE NOT FUNCTIONING DUE TO FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCH AFTER 37000 MILES (JUST OUT OF THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY PERIOD OF 36000 MILES). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10063693 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016187 · 2003-04-18 (April 18, 2003)
LOUD THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM GAS TANK AREA DURING SUDDEN STOPS OR ACCELERATIONS. ALSO DURING NORMAL STOPS AND NORMAL ACCELERATION. NOISE CONTINUES TO PRESENT TIME. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10016187 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045293 · 2003-11-02 (November 2, 2003)
VEHICLE WILL JUST STOP RUNNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. AFTER BEING REPLACED IT QUIT 15 MILES FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT REPAIRED IT. THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE. VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN AFTER SITTING SEVERAL HOURS. THEY TOLD US TO DRIVE UNTIL IT QUIT AGAIN. FRUSTRATED, WE TOOK IT TO A MORE SOPHISTICATED DEALERSHIP WHO ALSO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND TOLD US TO DRIVE IT UNTIL IT ACTED UP AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS QUIT 2 MORE TIMES, BUT ON THE WEEKEND BUT STARTS IN A FEW HOURS. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10045293 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030787 · 2003-08-04 (August 4, 2003)
2002 CHEVROLET S-10 LS X-CAB PICKUP MANUAL TRANSMISSION: LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMMING FROM TRANSMISSION AND SHIFTING THROUGH GEARS IS ROUGH. WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS PRESSED NOISE DISAPPEARS BUT, WHEN PEDAL IS RELEASED A LOUD BANG IS HEARD FROM TRANSMISSION AND KNOCKING NOISE RETURNS. THE ROUGH SHIFTING OCCURS MOSTLY GOING INTO 3RD GEAR BUT ALSO OCCASIONALLY IN ALL OTHER GEARS. BROUGHT TO DEALER TO REPAIR FOR THE FIRST TIME ON JUN 2, 2003. TECHNICIAN SAID NOISE IS " NORMAL " FOR THIS TYPE OF VECH. DUE TO A HEAVIER DUTY TRANSMISSION. CLUTCH SLAVE UN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10030787 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081057 · 2004-07-14 (July 14, 2004)
POWERTRAUN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. COULD SHIFT TO "R" BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION, LINCOLN, NE. WILL BE REPAIRED. THIS RETAIL BUSINESS, IS AVERAGING 10 REPAIRS A MONTH ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL AND FAILURE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 50,312 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081057 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063373 · 2004-03-17 (March 17, 2004)
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT AND THE PASSENGER SIDES. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. VEHICLE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATOR AFTER INSPECTING THE AIR BAGS INDICATED THE REASON THAT THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY WAS BECAUSE THEY WEREN'T HIT RIGHT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10063373 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10120863 · 2005-05-13 (May 13, 2005)
DT: HIT AND KILLED TWO HORSES, THE CONSUMER HIT THEM WITH THE FRONT END OF HER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT BUT STILL HIT THE WINDSHIELD, THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONSOLE. SHE SUFFERED SEVERAL MAJOR INJURIES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER TO FIND OUT WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER PLANNED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 32,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10120863 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10113639 · 2005-03-08 (March 8, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING, THE OWNER SMELLED BURNING WIRES. THE ALARM WENT OFF, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED MOVING, AND THE HORN STARTED BLOWING INADVERTENTLY. ALSO, THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ,WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INSTRUCTED THE CONSUMER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A G.M. DEALERSHIP. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND HAD BEEN RUN UNDER THE CARPET ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THEY WERE WORN AND CORRODED, THE WIR…
Owner-reported narrative. 61,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10113639 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10146494 · 2005-12-22 (December 22, 2005)
2002 CHEVY S-10 BATTERY ACID LEAKED. *TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 15,240 miles reported. Look up ODI 10146494 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10118498 · 2005-04-26 (April 26, 2005)
TRUCK STARTED STALLING, WHILE AT IDOL AND WHEN I PUT INTO DRIVE. IT AS IF IT HAS NO GAS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 24,324 miles reported. Look up ODI 10118498 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8014353 · 2002-07-19 (July 19, 2002)
VEHICLE HAS STALLED 4 TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES, FUEL MODULE/FUEL FILTER, AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WERE REPLACED. DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. AT THIS TIME DEALER WAS REPLACING IGNIION SWITCH.*AK CONSUMER ADDED THAT A NEW COMPUTER WAS PLACED IN THE TRUCK AND WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPT. THAT THEY ARE 100% SURE THAT THIS IS THE PROBLEM.(PICKED TRUCK UP ON 25-JUL-2002 AND SO FAR NO PROBLEM) *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8014353 at NHTSA ↗