1999 Chevrolet S10 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,271miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1999 Chevrolet S10, 3% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,271 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had a body shop tell me there was a defect in the paint from manufactor, the hood has alot of chips that is not from anything or mother nature. Its a defect from the manufactor. Also the inside door hinge pins are rusted on both doors due to workmanship from factory.”
NHTSA complaint #10116151, filed 2005-03, 35,000 miles“Spare tire retention failed causing spare tire to detach from the underside of the pick up while driving. Spare tire was not recovered. Chevrolet customer service was nice enough to say sorry I'm afraid your bumper to bumper warranty has expired . Upon further review it appears the steel cable retaining the tire fatigued and broke. 35540 miles on the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10177260, filed 2006-12, 35,542 miles“Passenger side tailgate cable snapped as a result of premature wear on the metal inner cable. No weight was on the cable at the time of breaking. No injuries resulted, but could be very dangerous in other circumstances.”
NHTSA complaint #10127893, filed 2005-07, 140,000 miles“The dealer replaced the heater core at 15,478 miles, 18,611 miles and 32,000 miles at their expense. At 4300 miles the water pump gasket and rear pinion gasket leaked.”
NHTSA complaint #10071969, filed 2004-06, 15,478 miles“Service engine light came on shortly after purchasing truck,it took several times before the problem was corrected,then when vehicle got to 50010 light came back on. Took back to dealer they fixed it again. Now it comes on for a few days then goes back off.,then back on again. Seat recliner handle broke off while truck was parked, as with the 3rd door handle also. Right front wheel hub bearings went out driving down the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #741978, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
- 10013130Oct 8, 2002Idl emerging issues broadcast covering topics such as the onstar, california emissions, an overview of the evap operation, wiring issues for the seats, and shutter during parking…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 1% |
| 1994 | 12 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 10 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet S10
35 complaintsSeats
33 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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