2002 Chevrolet S10 service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Chevrolet S10 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake line failure on 2002 chevy s-10 crew cab. One brake line began leaking. Dealer suggested replacing two lines. When repair was being completed a third brake line began to leak. The parts are not readily available from gm and the dealer said it could take months to get.waiting to see if a local…”
filed Apr 23, 2010
“Tl*the contact own a 2002 chevrolet s10. The brakes failed while driving 35 mph. The dealer repaired the brakes; however, the failure occurred at 16,973 miles and reoccurred at 38,000 miles. A tire mechanic stated that the axle that holds the wheel together was cutting through the brakes and…”
filed May 5, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 4 | 19% |
| 2003 S10 | 22 | 12% |
| 2001 S10 | 50 | 16% |
| 2000 S10 | 92 | 20% |
| 1999 S10 | 34 | 15% |
| 1998 S10 | 67 | 11% |
| 1997 S10 | 95 | 20% |
| 1996 S10 | 209 | 31% |
| 1995 S10 | 306 | 34% |
| 1994 S10 | 520 | 54% |
| 1993 S10 | 135 | 58% |
| 1992 S10 | 118 | 66% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.