MYRModel Year Report

2002 Chevrolet S10

● Typical for this model
2002 Chevrolet S10
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
214
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2002: 214 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19822
19837
19848
198511
198622
198727
198838
198949
199029
1991174
1992180
1993233
1994963
1995910
1996665
1997469
1998613
1999231
2000471
2001308
2002214
2003178
200421
20050
20061
20070
20161
20171
20183

Known problem areas

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

Structure

34% · 73 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and frame and members.

INJURY

Latches/locks/linkages

10% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

INJURY

Service brakes

10% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
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After I'd owned the vehicle for a little over 3 years and had only about 13,000 miles on it, it began to pull hard on braking. One of the front brake calipers seized and ruined the front rotor in the process.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-31

Power train

8% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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The vehicle was in park with the engine running, when all of a sudden the vehicle rolled backwards.*jb. Consumer was injured when he tried to get back in the vehicle to stop it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-20

Electrical system

7% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and interior/under dash.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Truck or vehicle shut down while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-30

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2004-11-22Recall queryClosed 2005-04-14 Tailgate support cable(S) break
  2. I
    2005-04-14Engineering analysisClosed 2006-05-19 Tailgate support cables
  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    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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  5. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Chevrolet S10 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 73 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2002 Chevrolet S10 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Chevrolet S10 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet S10?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet S10 have?
3 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.