1998 Chevrolet S10 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 4%of 613 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Chevrolet S10, 4% of the 613 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The drivers side seat does not lock into place, when you stop suddenly, the seat slams forward.(could cause an accident) also both seat adjuster handles have broken off.(cheap plastic) can no longer adjust seats they are stuck in position.also, third door latch (also plastic ) broke off can no longer open third door.”
NHTSA complaint #10037347, filed 2003-09, 38,652 miles“2 complaints on this vechile 1> needs wiper module recalled, like previous model years (had to pay for this service) 2> both of my tailgate straps are broken..have seen several of these vechiles with same problems. Had to replace wiper module and tailgate straps”
NHTSA complaint #10126853, filed 2005-06, 65,000 miles“3rd door on 1998 Chevrolet S10 latch became increasingly difficult to open. Latch finally snapped off. 3rd door no longer opened, potentially making it very difficult for 3rd seat passenger to exit the vehicle in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10187286, filed 2007-04, 68,000 miles“I sat on the open tailgate and both tailgate support straps broke. They were both very corroded about 10 inches from the end connected to the bed. The straps appear to be very corroded at the point of breakage.”
NHTSA complaint #10128207, filed 2005-07, 90,304 miles“Chevrolet S10, 1998, plastic leather on driver door that hold door lock rod secure breaks. Doors lock and can only be opened with the key. Inner last is non-functioning trapping the driver in until the door is unlocked from the out side.”
NHTSA complaint #10043321, filed 2003-10, 1,500 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 | 21 | 10% |
| 2001 | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 | 14 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet S10
204 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsSeats
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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