2002 Chevrolet S10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S10 years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 214 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet S10. That ranks 8th out of 14 S10 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (73 complaints, 34%), typically at around 52,634 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 2 fires, 16 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 214owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 73 | 34% | 52,634 | “tailgate cables” (22%) | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 21 | 10% | 57,175 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 8% | 50,312 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 7% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 7% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 7% | 31,925 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 6% | 33,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 6% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 7 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3% | 20,044 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 3% | 22,013 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | 19,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 2% | 97,013 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | 49,174 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 2% | 25,700 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 2% | 161,126 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% | 81,973 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | 7,580 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | 19,062 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | 4,025 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | 50,240 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 45,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet S10 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The seat position on this vehicle + all other vehicle my family have do not fit a adult w a 32 â sitting hight 22 in shoulder hight @less than 160 lbs the seatbelt become deadly and airbag a peg vaggio 120 anchored to seat w a retro fit kit it is attached solid corrects seatbelt geometry leave me…
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet S10. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shuddering and lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull to the shoulder of the roadway to turn off the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle briefly…
The contact owns a 2002 Chevy S10 equipped with Tornel Classic All Season Tires. Tire Size: 205/75 R15, and DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact's friend noticed that the passenger's front tire had a large bubble. The contact stated that the bubble was…
Driving down highway 56mph went ro pass and the accelerate stayed wide open causing to go off road to shut off truck to be able to slow down and hopefully stop. Hit the gravel on shoulder to avoid collision with other cars spun out of control going in ditch
Turned on windshield wipers and nothing happened. Made it to the side of the road during downpour. Checked fuses and still nothing. Faulty solders on wiper control board. Dangerous situation as visibility was greatly impaired. Could have caused a life threatening crash.
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 | 214 | 0 |
| 2001 S10 | 308 | 1 |
| 2000 S10 | 471 | 4 |
| 1999 S10 | 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 2002 Chevrolet S10?
Owners most often report structure, latches/locks/linkages, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 73 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet S10?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.