2000 Chevrolet S10 latches/locks/linkages problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2000 Chevrolet S10 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tailgate straps broke when opening tailgate causing damage to tailgate when it hit bumper also drive side recliner lever broke and third door latch broke. *jb”
filed May 14, 2006
“The handles on both sides of the seat broke very shortly after we purchased the vehicle. Also the third door handle has been replaced by us already and is broken again, also the third door bracket at the top my husband had to weld because we could not find one this bracket broke and the door flew…”
filed Mar 29, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 S10 | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 S10 | 21 | 10% |
| 2001 S10 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 S10 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 S10 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 S10 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 S10 | 2 | 0% |
| 1995 S10 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 S10 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 S10 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 S10 | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.