1999 Chevrolet S10Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 231 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet S10, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 9, 2017. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 Chevrolet S10 has problems
231 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 34 | 5 |
| Seats | 33 | 3 |
| Structure | 28 | 3 |
| Power train | 28 | 2 |
| Air bags | 27 | 21 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 2 |
| Equipment | 12 | 0 |
| Suspension | 9 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 63 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 Chevrolet S10 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1999 vs. every other S10 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S10 median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1999 Chevrolet S10, and the recalls they led to.
- TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLESNo recall
- POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYNo recall
- TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE(S) BREAKNo recall
What S10 owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
A BRAKE LINE FAILED IN A PARKING LOT AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE DEALER SAID THE LINE WAS CORRODED AND SPLICED IN A COMPRESSION FITTING AT A COST OF $222.50. SINCE THEN, THERE HAVE BEEN 2 OTHER FAILURES OF BRAKE LINES DUE TO CORROSION. THE SECOND FAILURE, I REPLACED ABOUT 10 FT OF…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S10 4WD CR2. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE BRAKES EMITTED A LOUD NOISE WHEN THEY WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC…
ABS ON A SLIGHTLY BUMPY ROAD, CAUSED ACCIDENT. I HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO STOP BUT THE ABS KEPT KICKING IN FOR NO REASON MAKING ME SLIDE RIGHT INTO THE GUY. TRUCK IS STILL DAMAGED, 2200$ WORTH OF REPAIRS NEEDED. *TR
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