Is the 2000 Chevrolet S10 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chevrolet S10 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet S10?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet S10 have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

2000 Chevrolet S10

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2000 Chevrolet S10
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 471
Recalls: 9
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Service brakes

Complaints per year

2000: 471 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1981	1
1982	2
1983	7
1984	8
1985	11
1986	22
1987	27
1988	38
1989	49
1990	29
1991	174
1992	180
1993	233
1994	963
1995	910
1996	665
1997	469
1998	613
1999	231
2000	471
2001	308
2002	214
2003	178
2004	21
2005	0
2006	1
2007	0
2016	1
2017	1
2018	3

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

23% · 109 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet S10. While driving 26 MPH around an s curve, the brakes pedal was applied, but seized. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment and creek. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-29

Also filed under Air bags

My dad purchased my truck from the church secretary where he attended in March of 2015. At the time of purchase it only had 66,000 miles on it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-16

Also filed under Suspension and visibility/wiper

Structure

20% · 93 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and frame and members.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Seats

12% · 55 reports

Most commonly citing recliner and power adjust.

CRASH

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The driver's seat has not been working properly for several months. The seat will not stay locked in place and this has created a dangerous situation, especially in intersections, when the truck has been in motion.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-15

Power train

10% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

6% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

INJURY

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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1999-08-20Service brakes, hydraulic99V220000 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…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.

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2000Complaint volume 471 complaints filed for this model year.
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2000-03-27Service brakes, hydraulic00V055000 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.…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake pressure module valve assembly.

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2000-08-24Seat belts00V228003 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…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

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2000-10-18Equipment00V258001 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…

Remedy: Owners will be sent a new label for installation on the driver's door of the vehicle.

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2002-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-03 Engine stall due to fuel starvation
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2004-11-22Recall queryClosed 2005-04-14 Tailgate support cable(S) break
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2005-04-14Engineering analysisClosed 2006-05-19 Tailgate support cables
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2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

Remedy: Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.

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2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Chevrolet S10 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Service brakes: 109 reports on file for this year.
Structure: 93 reports on file for this year.
Seats: 55 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 99V220000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 00V055000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 00V228003 · Seat belts
Recall 00V258001 · Equipment
Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Chevrolet S10 reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chevrolet S10 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet S10?: The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet S10 have?: 9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.