1999 Chevrolet S10 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 12%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,986miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Chevrolet S10, 12% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,986 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Tailgate cable failure on my 1999 Chevrolet s-10 for the second time in five years, the tailgate cables have snapped on my 1999 s-10. This is particularly distressing, since it happens when loading or unloading the truck, or when someone is sitting or standing on the tailgate, causing property damage to the truck or the person on the tailgate.”
NHTSA complaint #10232130, filed 2008-06, 70,563 miles“I own a 1999 Chevrolet s-10 4x4. On wed dec the 15th both my tailgate cables broke in half. I was putting some extra sets of wheels in the back. When I set the wheel on the tailgate the tailgate cables snapped. No one was hurt and there is some minor damage to my tailgate. I am glad no one was riding on the tailgate or it didn't happen while driving. It looks like they had rusted out and just let loose. I never even knew they were rusting out.”
NHTSA complaint #10104074, filed 2004-12, 59,889 miles“Both wire cables to the rear tailgate of my 1999 s-10 pickup failed at the same time and the tailgate dropped tothe rear bumper and I fell off the truck. Cables were rusted out at the same places were the plastic coating had cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #10088688, filed 2004-08, 39,000 miles“I own a 1999 chevy s-10 pickup. I very rarely have put loads in my truck. I have moved a couple of times since I bought the truck new, and that's been about it. I have not put anything really heavy in the back such as an atv. This past summer, one of my tailgate cables broke. Upon inspection, it clearly rusted out until it became weakened and broke. I inspected my other cable and it appears as though it is about to break as well. The cable has rusted on the inside of the plastic coating that covers the cable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10110587, filed 2005-02, 100,000 miles“1999 Chevrolet s-10 4x4 extended cab pickup. Tailgate cable broke due to corrosion. Other cable in fail mode. Contacted dealer as I was made aware of GM recall for problem. Was informed my truck year & model was not in recall. Vehicles covered are for corroded cables breaking. I can understand GM reluctance as a fix for my truck is more expensive. Replacement would also include tailgate latch bracket as cables end is permanently riveted to it. But this still remains to be a safety issue no matter what year or model.”
NHTSA complaint #10080420, filed 2004-07, 81,408 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10237648May 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10211764Apr 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10154601Dec 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10113406Feb 8, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10114913Oct 20, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10114448Apr 1, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10112034Jan 28, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10112864Feb 18, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 | 30 | 17% |
| 2002 | 73 | 34% |
| 2001 | 75 | 24% |
| 2000 | 93 | 20% |
| 1999 | 28 | 12% |
| 1998 | 39 | 6% |
| 1997 | 20 | 4% |
| 1996 | 16 | 2% |
| 1995 | 17 | 2% |
| 1994 | 20 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 13 | 7% |
| 1990 | 3 | 10% |
| 1989 | 4 | 8% |
| 1988 | 3 | 8% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet S10
35 complaintsSeats
33 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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