Two problems related to hatchback/liftgate hinge have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated that the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate were rusted and weaken. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04v129000, regarding structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments however the recall applies to the silverado. 08/04/06. Updated.
My family and I were packing to go camping and while loading the bed of my s-10 pickup I placed a 40 pound tent on the tailgate and when I turned around I heard a load clunk and both tailgate cables broke. After I picked up the tent from the ground and lifted the tailgate I noticed that when the tailgate fell it fell on the rear bumper and dented it all the way across. I took the truck to my dealer and they said it was not covered under a recall even though the full-size pickups do have a recall on this item. I replaced the cables at my own cost and it was not cheap or easy. I also paid to have my tailgate repaired for $500.