2003 Chevrolet S10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S10 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet S10. That ranks 9th out of 14 S10 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (30 complaints, 17%), typically at around 50,070 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 178owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 30 | 17% | 50,070 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 12% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 10% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 8% | 87,524 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 8% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 7% | 104,868 | — | — |
| Tires | 12 | 7% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 12 | 7% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 6% | 19,448 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 6% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 6% | 31,200 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 3% | 116,159 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 3% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | 400 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 3% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 300 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 2% | 1,866 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | 59,082 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 167,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 108,266 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 10,050 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 76,970 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 65,688 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet S10 recalls (1)
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Problem: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.
Fix: Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on june 4, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
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.
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 contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet S 10. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, another vehicle T-boned his vehicle at a high rate of speed. The contact stated that the air bag did not deploy and the contact hit his head on the windshield. The contact was taken from the scene to a…
Twice now while lightly applying brakes to come to a stop at an intersection the antilock brake system engaged. Since it was unexpected I almost didn't come to a stop in time before rolling into the intersection into traffic. The ABS warning indicator was illuminated intermittently before this with…
2003 Chevy S10 has been maintained and taking care of. Brakes in rear were sticking due to factory defective ABS control module. Rear wheel bearing gave out and started leaking axle fluid cause of a sticking drivers side brake from ABS control module malfunctioning. After much cost of replacing…
Truck was purchased 7/7/20. Seemed to work fine, but started noticing engine trouble on 9/10/20. Had only driven it ~150 miles since purchase, never any strenuous driving. Took it in to get serviced on 9/21/20, where several problems were spotted, one of which is traceable to the dealer: 1) the…
We own 2-2003 s-10s same year models and color. The only thing different are the motors. Both have been having the windshield wipers go out while in a heavy rainstorms and on busy interstates.
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 | 178 | 1 |
| 2002 S10 | 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 2003 Chevrolet S10?
Owners most often report structure, service brakes, hydraulic, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet S10?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.