2001 Chevrolet S10 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,634miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,634 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.
“The truck has power, the dash lights and head lights come on, but the truck wont start no crank or anything. The dealer has replaced: wiring and/or connector charging/ staring/battery, motro assembley. Starter, block assembley wiring harness junction engine, switch ignition/ key warning. Now the truck is sitting at the dealer for the 6th time with the same problem. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10075002, filed 2004-06, 9,638 miles“The brake light lense cover melted. The owner took the vehicle back to the dealer and they told the owner that there was no problem. The dealer said that the consumer may be keeping his foot on the brake too long. Provide further details. The consumer was told that the entire light fixture needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10096815, filed 2004-11, 37,000 miles“There is a switch in vehicle on dashboard that when pressed four times will turn off day time running lights, but when pressing switch just twice all the lights in and outside of the vehicle will shut off. This happened while consumer was driving at night. Has not contacted dealer yet. The dealer informed consumer that is the design of all the new trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #8002783, filed 2002-01Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 21 | 3% |
| 1995 | 12 | 1% |
| 1994 | 10 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet S10
75 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsTires
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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