1999 Chevrolet S10 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,739miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Chevrolet S10, 3% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,739 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.
“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“1999 Chevrolet S10 extended cab. (nar) the consumer was involved in an accident and the air bags never deployed. The vehicle was totaled smashing the front end and breaking the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10055323, filed 2004-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 204 | 33% |
| 1997 | 117 | 25% |
| 1996 | 100 | 15% |
| 1995 | 207 | 23% |
| 1994 | 241 | 25% |
| 1993 | 10 | 4% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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