Structure Problems of Chevrolet S10

Chevrolet S10 owners have reported 336 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tailgate hinge (201 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Chevrolet S10

The Tailgate Hinge problem

I have a 2004 s-10 pickup and had a nearmiss a person was sitting on my tailgate and the left tailgate cable broke and the right one is bulging I believe there was a recall on this vehicle how do I get these cables changed.   Read details...

The Door problem

The door pins are faulty on these trucks and blazers and my door does not shut sometimes because of it and it flew open on a turn almost causing me to fly out too. I went and bought the part that weekend but they should be recalled this is dangerous!   Read details...

The Body problem

Truck has abs lights on when driving at lower speeds as soon as the fluids are not cold the check gushes light comes on and the oil pressure gauge needle drops until the throttle is again depressed. . .   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet s-10. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle experienced transmission failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs to the transmission when the technician noticed the frame was cracked and deteriorating.   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

Cable straps that hold the tailgate horizontal to the ground when the tailgate is in the down position have rusted through and will no longer hold the tailgate in the horizontal position. There was a recall on this in approximately June of 2006.   Read details...




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