2000 Chevrolet S10 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 6%of 471 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Chevrolet S10, 6% of the 471 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When the key is inserted into key hole in steering column, the key holder does not allow the key to rotate to start ignition. Several attempts are required to finally rotate the key to start the engine. The same problem occurs when I try to stop the engine. I took th vehicle to the dealer. I was told my vehicle is not among those being recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10610868, filed 2014-07, 72,000 miles“Alternator failed without warning while driving on a local highway at 45 MPH. Vehicle remained operational without any lights, signals, gauges or speedometer until I came to a complete stop at a traffic signal where the engine misfired and died even while revving. Vehicle was left stranded at a 6 lane intersection without any hazard warning lights, indicators or other lights to warn oncoming vehicles that I was not moving resulting in may near incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10955622, filed 2017-02, 106,120 miles“It just stalled and the radio keeps going on and off once in a while, also the tires keep going flat on me and I put fix a flat in them and they still do the same. Electric problem I think it might be the relay not sure. But it has electric problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10504072, filed 2013-03, 165,000 miles“This complaint is about the 2000 Chevrolet s-10 pickup truck with the 4 cln. Motor. It first started going dead while driving up the road. I would pull over, turn it completely off and restart it without a problem. After giving it a tune up it stopped going dead but began stalling when trying to pull off from a stop sign or traffic light. I would be surprised if no one has been killed yet because of this. I have asked several people I have seen with this type of truck and they have had the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10208720, filed 2007-11, 92,000 miles“2000 chevy S10 2.2l auto 76k mi. Passlock issue. Will not start. Left stranded then starts after 10 min or so. I have to leave the motor running when filling up with gas otherwise car will not move for 10 minutes.emergency situation car will not move right away. What if it stalls in traffic or on railroad tracks? This happens randomly every 4-5 start cycles. My understanding this has been an ongoing GM issue. Ether disable it or fix it. I have replaced both the ignition switch and the key lock assembly at great expense and the problem still exists GM offers no assistance in this manner!!!”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 15 | 7% |
| 2001 | 28 | 9% |
| 2000 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 | 19 | 8% |
| 1998 | 50 | 8% |
| 1997 | 19 | 4% |
| 1996 | 41 | 6% |
| 1995 | 23 | 3% |
| 1994 | 28 | 3% |
| 1993 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 16 | 9% |
| 1989 | 6 | 13% |
| 1988 | 4 | 11% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet S10
105 complaintsBody and structure
93 complaintsSeats
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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