2003 Chevrolet S10

▲ Better than typical

2003 Chevrolet S10
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:29.393Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

2003: 178 complaints

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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 22%

22% of complaints: service brakes — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131017

STRUCTURE 18%

18% of complaints: structure — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.

CRASH INJURY

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and automatic transmission.

CRASH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet S 10. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, another vehicle T-boned his vehicle at a high rate of speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20211020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT REACHED DOWN TO ACCESS AN ITEM AND CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190212

I WAS GOING THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION,WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN THE RED LIGHT AT A HIGH SPEED. THE VEHICLE HIT THE FRONT CENTER OF MY BUMPER AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140627

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040604 — equipment

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

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.

Campaign 04V132000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060731 — exterior lighting

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 RE

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.

Campaign 06E065000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060801 — exterior lighting

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 RE

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.

Campaign 06E060000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed