1999 Chevrolet S10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S10 years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet S10. That ranks 7th out of 14 S10 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (34 complaints, 15%), typically at around 52,000 miles. Complaints mention 33 crashes, 2 fires, 21 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 231owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 33complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet S10 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 34 | 15% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 33 | 14% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 28 | 12% | 54,062 | — | — |
| Structure | 28 | 12% | 75,986 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 27 | 12% | 53,650 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 10% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 8% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 12 | 5% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 4% | 84,562 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 4% | 60,310 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3% | 26,244 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 3% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 3% | 35,271 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 3% | 31,739 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 135,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet S10 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet S10.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tailgate support cables (EA05008) — opened Apr 14, 2005, closed May 19, 2006.
- Tailgate support cable(s) break (RQ04012) — opened Nov 22, 2004, closed Apr 14, 2005.
- Post-collision fuel system integrity (PE99009) — opened Feb 1, 1999, closed Jun 11, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My truck slowly started getting worse. First, the dinging noise that your car makes qhen the keys are left in the ignition or if you leave your lights on, my truck would make this sound with no light on or key in ignition causing the battery to drain. Then the gauges started acting crazy…
Key in lock have to move it back and front 7 times to get it in start and key comes out in start run ass lock.. I saw on the new that from 1997 to 2015 bad key switches. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to release from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
The problem usually appears in the summer, and rarely occurs during the winter. It started back in june of 2012, occurred several more times before the end of the year. Then starting in june of 2013, it began acting up an average of once a week until august. When it acts up, i will be driving, and…
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…
Other Chevrolet S10 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 S10 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 S10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 S10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 S10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 S10 | 21 | 1 |
| 2003 S10 | 178 | 1 |
| 2002 S10 | 214 | 0 |
| 2001 S10 | 308 | 1 |
| 2000 S10 | 471 | 4 |
| 1999 | 231 | 0 |
| 1998 S10 | 613 | 6 |
| 1997 S10 | 469 | 6 |
| 1996 S10 | 668 | 7 |
| 1995 S10 | 911 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet S10?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, seats, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet S10?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet S10 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S10 model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.