2002 Chevrolet S10 structure problems
73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Chevrolet S10 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet s-10. While refueling the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking. The dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was…”
filed Oct 8, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that while opening the rear tailgate door, the door fractured because the hinges and the cables were severely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…”
filed Mar 14, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 S10 | 30 | 17% |
| 2001 S10 | 75 | 24% |
| 2000 S10 | 93 | 20% |
| 1999 S10 | 28 | 12% |
| 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 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.