Three problems related to structure have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tail gate cables on 2 year old s-10 truck failed. Dealer would not cover cost of replacement. Two years later company had a recall for replacement and dealer still would not reimburse cost of replacement. Called gm and followed their instructions to send in receipt for reimbursement but never heard from them, calls not returned. Company and dealer were long on talk, very short on service. This is one of three serious s-10 defects, so far.
: the contact stated the vehicle leans to the left. The dealership originally explained they could repair the defect. When the dealer took the front end apart, the front springs were on backwards. The dealership determined because the vehicle was no more than one-half inch off, they could not make repairs because the vehicle was within specifications.
-the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet S10. The contact observed when the vehicle was parked that the spare tire under body attachment was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under the service warranty. The identical failure occurred on a separate occasion in November of 2009. The vehicle was not repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 25,000. The current mileage was 56,000.