2000 Chevrolet S10 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 471 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Chevrolet S10, 3% of the 471 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
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.
“Tailgate cables on my 2000 chevy S10 have rusted through and broken. I have purchased new cables, but the repair requires replacing the entire latch. Even the parts people at the dealership were disgusted by this. Although there is a recall on some of the full sized GM trucks, the manufacturer does not seem concerned about their smaller truck customers. From what I've seen on the internet, this does not seem like an isolated case.”
NHTSA complaint #10120316, filed 2005-05, 65,000 miles“I own a 2000 s-10 Chevrolet pickup with around 39,000 miles. Both tailgate straps snapped simultaneously as I crossed a field with the tailgate in the open position. This is not a company vehicle where the tailgate is operated everyday. I do not allow heavy loads on the tailgate itself like loading or unloading an atv. It appears to me that there is a definite design flaw in this cabling. When the tailgate is closed, the coated, stranded copper wire that makes up the cable is folded back against itself. Any opening and closing causes normal, bending metal fatigue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104223, filed 2004-12, 38,419 miles“Consumer complained about a tailgate problem. The cables that hold the tailgate in the down position snapped. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was informed that there was no recall for this defect. Also, consumer provided the VIN for confirmation, but again was told that it did not apply to the vehicle in question.”
NHTSA complaint #10106672, filed 2005-01, 30,000 miles“Chevrolet S10- #1 both seat reclining latches have broken off (cheap pot metal used in latch). Dealer laughed saying that he has had many reports about this but it is not a manufacturer's defect , but it will cost us $70 for each mechanism plus hundreds of dollars in labor cost. I have noted many other complaints on your website regarding this. #2 third door latch broken, also noted other complaints on your website about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10028494, filed 2003-07, 28,000 miles“Tailgate straps broke when opening tailgate causing damage to tailgate when it hit bumper also drive side recliner lever broke and third door latch broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10157519, filed 2006-05, 73,096 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 | 21 | 10% |
| 2001 | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 | 14 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology