1999 Chevrolet S10 structure problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1999 Chevrolet S10 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that he noticed that the spare tire became detached from the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the spare tire cable had fractured prematurely. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired…”
filed Feb 24, 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet s10. While the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to open the rear tailgate and suddenly the cable broke. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the tailgate cable was replaced. The failure recurred approximately six years later. The vehicle…”
filed Feb 1, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please…
PIT3227S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please…
PIT3227R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2022
Structure problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 S10 | 30 | 17% |
| 2002 S10 | 73 | 34% |
| 2001 S10 | 75 | 24% |
| 2000 S10 | 93 | 20% |
| 1998 S10 | 39 | 6% |
| 1997 S10 | 20 | 4% |
| 1996 S10 | 16 | 2% |
| 1995 S10 | 17 | 2% |
| 1994 S10 | 20 | 2% |
| 1993 S10 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 S10 | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Chevrolet S10
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.