Model year record

2000 Chevrolet S10

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 559 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V258001

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
223,194
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-08
Owners notified
2000-10-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. THE PAYLOAD SHOWN ON THE LABEL IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM VALIDATED PAYLOAD. IF THE VEHICLE WERE LOADED TO THE INCORRECTLY LABELED PAYLOAD, IT MAY NOT RIDE AND HANDLE IN THE MANNER THAT THE DRIVER EXPECTS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR AN INABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHIN EXPECTED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW LABEL FOR INSTALLATION ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V228003

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
156,305
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-07
Owners notified
2000-08-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V055000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
10,674
Reported to NHTSA
2000-02-28
Owners notified
2000-03-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MOTOR CONTAINING AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION SPRING CLIP. THIS CLIP COULD ALLOW THE MOTOR BEARING TO BECOME MISALIGNED. IF MISALIGNMENT OCCURS, EVENTUALLY THE ABS WOULD BE NON-FUNCTIONAL.

Safety risk

THE BASE BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FULLY FUNCTIONAL, BUT THE DYNAMIC REAR PROPORTIONING (DRP) SYSTEM, WHICH OPTIMIZES FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULE VALVE ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V220000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,947
Reported to NHTSA
1999-08-11
Owners notified
1999-08-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE TUBE NUTS TIGHTENED WITHOUT SEATING THE PIPE-FLARED-ENDS ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND NORMAL ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE INPUTS WITHOUT PARTIALLY UNSEATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE NORMAL, EMERGENCY, AND PARK BRAKING PERFORMANCE."

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SEATING SEAL COULD BE BROKEN DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, OR FROM EARLY ROAD INPUTS OR BRAKE FLUID CYCLING, AND A LEAK COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7454,326 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments6664,000 mi
Seats2825,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner2730,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2150,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2163,800 mi
Electrical system14106,120 mi
Service brakes1196,873 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline10
Vehicle speed control10165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine945,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump941,503 mi
Air bags8107,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic815,040 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint850,500 mi
Unknown or other850,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch740,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing727,000 mi
Exterior lighting615,040 mi
Engine and engine cooling540,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights5
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch538,419 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Structure: frame and members5110,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal5
Equipment4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4
Power train: manual transmission443,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)430,000 mi
Steering472,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate477,695 mi
Tires499,296 mi
Electrical system: ignition330,000 mi
Engine3134,213 mi
Fuel system, gasoline369,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery351,980 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump319,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3165,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft33,900 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly31,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module352,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads336,380 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor336,380 mi
Structure3112,000 mi
Structure: body396,873 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments363,000 mi
Suspension3
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module246,850 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly215,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers217,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system244,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control230,000 mi
Equipment: other: labels2
Exterior lighting: brake lights2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2109,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly250,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar246,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments226,100 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate237,400 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut275,652 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire244,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery115,040 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module192,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1150,554 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings128,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys175,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage112,000 mi
Fuel system, other1115,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Latches/locks/linkages165,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train168,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines128,800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: axle hubs139,000 mi
Power train: driveline170,000 mi
Power train: driveline: center support bearing1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Seat belts1109,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper120,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings140,000 mi
Steering: column127,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body: door150,000 mi
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: hub130,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cables162,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control115,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1999 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.