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2003 Chevrolet S10Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 178 owner complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet S10, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Chevrolet S10 has problems
178 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Structure2 crash/fire/injury
22Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
17Power train2 crash/fire/injury
15Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
15Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
12Tires
12Visibility
12Service brakes
11Latches/locks/linkages
7218 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 30 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 22 | 2 |
| Power train | 17 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 1 |
| Air bags | 15 | 9 |
| Tires | 12 | 0 |
| Visibility | 12 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 0 |
| 18 other systems | 72 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2003 Chevrolet S10 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2003 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S10 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
UPON PERSONAL INSPECTION OF MY VEHICLE I DISCOVERED MY SPARE TIRE WAS MISSING AND THE CABLE HAD SNAPPED DUE TO CABLE FRAYING OR CORROSION. THE EXACT TIME AND SPEED OF THIS FAILURE IS UNKNOWN BUT THE DANGER COULD BE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS A: THE TIRE COULD POSE A HAZARD TO…
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! *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED AND COLLAPSED INTO THE LATCH PANEL DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. AS A RESULT, THE LATCH WAS NOT ABLE TO ENTER INTO THE SECURE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED.…
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