Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet S10, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure73
- Latches/locks/linkages21
- Power train17
- Electrical system15
- Air bags15
- Fuel system, gasoline14
- Service brakes, hydraulic13
- Suspension12
- Vehicle speed control7
- Seats7
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 16 injuries and 3 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 8 variants: combined 11.3–17.4 L/100 km (about 14–21 mpg US), CO₂ 245–400 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| S10 FFV · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 13.0 | 9.3 | 11.3 |
| S10 FFV · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 10.1 | 12.3 |
| S10 · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 16.3 | 12.1 | 14.4 |
| S10 · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline | 16.6 | 11.9 | 14.5 |
| S10 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 17.3 | 12.8 | 15.3 |
| S10 FFV · Pickup truck: Small · E85 ethanol | 17.3 | 12.9 | 15.3 |
| S10 FFV · Pickup truck: Small · E85 ethanol | 19.6 | 14.3 | 17.2 |
| S10 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 19.7 | 14.6 | 17.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2002 Chevrolet S10.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 2002 Chevrolet S10: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 637325 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION ADTER SITTING OVER 24 HOURS AND / OR REAR TAILGATE GLASS IS INOPERATIVE. *TT |
| 636698 | REPORTS ABOUT MISSING CLAMPS ON THE OVERFLOW HOSE BETWEEN THE RADIATOR AND COOLANT RESERVOIR. *TT |
| 636523 | INFORMATION ON OVER TORQUING OR A REVERSE BEDRAIL INSTALLATION. *TT |
| 634999 | DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT |
| 634905 | SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT MOVE WHEN 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUESTED, NOISE, SHUDDER, POOR PERFORMANCE, TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE SLIPS, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT, SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *TT |
| 634729 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN EXHAUST BOOM / GROAN NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT |
| 634710 | SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0140. *TT |
| 634506 | SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE. *TT |
| 631292 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE THIRD DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN AND/OR THE DOOR HANDLE MAY BE BROKEN FOR 1996-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T EXTENDED CAB PICKUP MODELS.. *SLC |
| 629834 | INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING MILDEW ODOR OR WET CARPET COMPLAINTS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AREA. *TT |
| 629723 | CONCERNS WITH EXCESSIVE EFFORT OR BREAKING OF THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE ON EXTENDED CAB PICK UPS. *TT |
| 628934 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT |
| 628815 | SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR SLIPPING OR MISSING SECOND, THIRD AND/OR FOURTH GEAR. *TT |
| 628025 | SOME THREE DOOR PICK-UPS MAY HAVE A THIRD DOOR HANDLE THAT BREAKS OR IS HARD TO OPERATE. *TT |
| 627912 | SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED, INCORRECT TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, POOR PERFORMANCE OF ENGINE, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *YH |
| 625352 | INFORMATION REGARDING OPERATED IN HOT CLIMATES MAY EMIT AN ODOR FROM THE UNDER HOOD RIGHT OR LEFT FRONT WHEEL AREA. *YH |
| 625334 | INFORMATION REGARDING AN ENGINE CHIRP WHILE IDLING. *JG |
| 11009156 | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update. |
| 11007744 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature. |
| 11007743 | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature. |
| 11006621 | Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers. |
| 11006421 | GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return. |
| 11004761 | This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up. |
| 11004557 | This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim. |
| 11002312 | This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
EA05008 · Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latchopened 14 Apr 2005 · closed 19 May 2006
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES
RQ04012 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strutopened 22 Nov 2004 · closed 14 Apr 2005
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE(S) BREAK
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation