Model year record

2003 Chevrolet S10

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 230 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V132000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
183,922
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-18
Owners notified
2004-06-04

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety risk

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system1370,000 mi
Service brakes12100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1242,000 mi
Air bags8130,267 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch828,000 mi
Structure860,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments838,000 mi
Air bags: frontal636,442 mi
Engine6110,067 mi
Structure: body: door636,650 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire670,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip535,965 mi
Tires560,000 mi
Wheels5135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly430 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4500 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)432,498 mi
Unknown or other448,163 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system329,896 mi
Fuel system, gasoline328,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission37,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings348,500 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments375,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3300 mi
Visibility/wiper3167,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls312,083 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2112,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner218,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights217 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump234,400 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2600 mi
Fuel/propulsion system282,533 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch21,000 mi
Parking brake290,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft23,000 mi
Service brakes, electric236,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor25,000 mi
Steering2130,000 mi
Structure: body219,500 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut296,000 mi
Suspension2
Suspension: front21,866 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system233,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core284,354 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element281,370 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1124,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel15,100 mi
Electrical system: wiring19,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)175,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling15,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe19,000 mi
Equipment174,958 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings137,000 mi
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: brake lights154,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system120,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1100 mi
Latches/locks/linkages190,000 mi
Power train1500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)113,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly14,600 mi
Power train: driveline131,032 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint119,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1640 mi
Seat belts1130,267 mi
Seat belts: front123,672 mi
Seats165,688 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor132,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc11,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist148,500 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar12,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump11,100 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure: body: roof and pillars1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: frame and members146,000 mi
Tires: sidewall17,500 mi
Vehicle speed control1100 mi
Visibility142,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor133,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer13,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1350 mi

The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2004 model has 8 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.