1999 Chevrolet S10: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
207 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 89 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 207 complaints (12.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 37 | 17.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 20 | 9.7% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 3.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 2.9% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 2.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 1.4% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 19 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 14 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 11 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 |
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 25; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 19; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 14; Air Bags:Frontal: 11; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 11; Air Bags: 10; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 22 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 28 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 14 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 13 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 22; 50,000 to 74,999: 28; 75,000 to 99,999: 14; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (28). 118 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 | 40 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2000: 40; 2001: 26; 2002: 21; 2003: 31; 2004: 30; 2005: 17; 2006: 7; 2007: 7; 2008: 5; 2009: 3; 2010: 5; 2011: 7; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 4; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 37 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 20 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001950 · 2003-01-03 (January 3, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELT GAS FUMES. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICE BY THE DEALERSHIP WHO INDICATED THAT THE FUEL LINE IS RUBBING AGAINST THE TRANSMISSION OR FRAME OF THE VEHICLE , THAT CAUSE A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE, WHICH RESULTED IN A FUEL LEAK. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001950 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003407 · 2003-01-25 (January 25, 2003)
AFTER A PREVIOUS DAY OF UNEVENTFUL USE,I NOTICED ON THE MORNING OF 10/1/02,THAT AFTER STARTING, THE TRUCK WOULD ONLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND REVERSE.WHEN AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE,THE VEHICLE FROZE.THE TRUCK WAS THEN TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP,AND THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED.THE 4L60E TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT AS WELL AS A TORQUE CONVERTER,WHICH WAS LITERALY TORN APART.THE TRANMISSION SPECIALIST ASKED ME HOW MANY MILES WERE ON MY TRUCK,AND WHEN I TOLD HIM, (ONLY 56,000) HE EXPLAINED THAT THIS PROBLEM SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURED IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003407 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006577 · 2003-01-03 (January 3, 2003)
BALL JOINT BROKE, LETTING WHEEL BEND UNDER PICKUP. *****DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****770813. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006577 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009606 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. IT FELT AS IF THE GEAR WAS IN NEUTRAL, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT WATER AND TRANSMISSION FLUID CAME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER WHICH CAUSED THE FLUID TO TURN PINK, AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO THE ENGINE STALLED ON OCCASIONS. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009606 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016287 · 2003-04-22 (April 22, 2003)
LEVER TO RECLINE AND RAISE THE SEAT HAS BROKEN, NOT THE PLASTIC HANDLE, BUT THE METAL THAT CONNECTS THE LEVER TO THE SEAT. THE METAL IS VERY COARSE & BRITTLE AND DOESN'T SEEM SUITED TO IT'S INTENDED USE. FORTUNATELY, MY SEAT IS STUCK IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. UNFORTUNATELY, THE BREAK OCCURRED POST WARRANTY. BOTTOM LINE, THE LEVERS ON THE SEATS OF CHEVROLET S-10'S ARE JUNK, NOT INTENDED TO LAST, AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY IF LOCKED IN AN UNSAFE POSITION WHEN THE BREAK OCCURS. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016287 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016289 · 2003-04-22 (April 22, 2003)
TWO FOLD COMPLAINT ABOUT THE SAME PART. THIRD DOOR HANDLE ON EXT CAB CHEVROLET S-10 BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. SINCE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE WOULD DEPRESS BUT WOULDN'T OPEN THE DOOR. IT PARTIALLY UNLATCHES, BUT WON'T OPEN UNTIL I BUMP THE DOOR TO SECURE THE LATCH, THEN REPEAT THE PROCESS A SECOND TIME. THE REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE HANDLE WILL STILL ONLY OPEN THE DOOR ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME & FEELS AS THOUGH IT COULD BREAK OFF IN MY HAND EVERY TIME I USE IT. I WAS INFORMED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS …
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016289 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016290 · 2003-04-22 (April 22, 2003)
THE STOCK RADIO/CASSETTE STOPPED PRODUCING SOUND OUT OF MY RIGHT SPEAKERS. THE REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. CURRENTLY THE CASSETTE PLAYER WANTS TO PLAY ALL OF MY CASSETTES BACKWARDS. IT CAN EVENTUALLY BE COAXED TO PLAY THEM CORRECTLY, BUT IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE DEVICES WORK AS THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO. TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY & I WILL NOT PAY TO HAVE THE SAME CRAPPY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AGAIN. WILL GO AFTERMARKET. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016290 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016291 · 2003-04-22 (April 22, 2003)
WHEN TRAVELING OVER SLIGHT BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE TRUCK FEELS AS IF IT HAS NO BRAKES. I AM NOT TALKING HUGE POTHOLES OR EXTREME DROPOFFS, BUT BUMPS AS LOW AS APPROXIMATELY. 2 TO 3 INCHES. THE PROBLEM HAPPENS MOST OFTEN NEAR MY HOME TRAVELING AT 35 MPH, USING THE BRAKES TO SLOW TO AROUND 28 MPH WHEN I HIT THE 2 TO 3 INCH BUMP. AT THIS POINT THE TRUCK STARTS COASTING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS STIFF, APPROXIMATELY. 10 FEET PAST CLEARING THE BUMP THE BRAKING IS RESTORED. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS NORMAL FOR ABS. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016291 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.