2004 Chevrolet S10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S10 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet S10. That ranks 10th out of 14 S10 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 19%), typically at around 13,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 4 | 19% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 14% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 14% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 14% | 15,777 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 9,889 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 10% | 139,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 10% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 15,777 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 15,777 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 149,450 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 139,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 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 service air bags is stuck on also the service brake system wont go off.
The airbag light continue to blink off and on.
The fuel tank on my truck has cracked where the inlet tube connects to the tank , causing a fuel leak. There is a recall by chevrolet for the same condition on 2004 chevrolet tahoe with the plastic tank. General motors has discontinued the tank for replacement and will not verify there is a problem…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that the lift gate collapsed abnormally. The contact stated that the cables were fractured and caused the lift gate to strike the bumpers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the vehicle was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet s-10. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact would have to remove and reinsert the fuse in order to be able to restart the vehicle. The contact was unsure what the exact fuse was that was being removed constantly. The…
Other Chevrolet S10 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 S10 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 S10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 S10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 S10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 21 | 1 |
| 2003 S10 | 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 2004 Chevrolet S10?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet S10?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.