1999 Chevrolet S10 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Chevrolet S10, 3% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 2 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.
“Consumer noticed that after shifting vehicle from reverse to drive gas pedal descended to the floorboard, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle and run into a store front at full throttle. The vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10048256, filed 2003-12, 91,000 miles“When accelerating, the throttle became stuck. The consumer had to apply the brakes numerous times to decelerate the vehicle. The cause had not been determined.”
NHTSA complaint #10052171, filed 2003-12, 67,000 miles“While shifting from 1st to 2nd gear engine revved up to about 3500 rpms. After tapping the accelerator pedal eingine revved up the red line. Driver had to shut the ignition off, let out on the clutch ,and engine finally shut down. The truck was taken to the dealership. Dealer found a sticking iac. The iac had a burr spot. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #871850, filed 2000-09“The throttle cable became separated from the accelerator pedal, for no apparent reason. This caused the pedal to lay on the floorboard, which contributed to the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #757146, filed 2002-01“When vehicle is cranked to gear drive or reverse gas pedal will stick and consumer will have to step hard on the brakes pedal to release the gas pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #865835, filed 2000-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 21 | 4% |
| 1996 | 38 | 6% |
| 1995 | 29 | 3% |
| 1994 | 39 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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