2001 Chevrolet S10 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 7%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Chevrolet S10, 7% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I found the driver side tailgate support cable of our 2001 Chevrolet s-10 pickup snapped. The passenger side cable has not snapped. Under NHTSA action number ea05008-special policy-I would like to request that both support cables be repaired free of charge just as stated in the defect investigation summary. Please contact me as soon as possible. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10249889, filed 2008-11, 80,100 miles“On my 2001 S10, one tailgate support cable broke when lowering the tailgate. I have seen a recall on these cables on the full size trucks, but not the s series trucks, yet the cables are the same construction and seem to have the same widespread breakage problem. Gm refuses to warrant these cables or include them in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10102141, filed 2004-12, 54,000 miles“The door latches have faulty springs that break causing the doors on vehicle not to shut or can come open. Have 2 vehicles with same problem. The other is 2002 pontiac grand am which has a GM door lock. These door latches on these are the”
NHTSA complaint #10549527, filed 2013-10, 100,000 miles“I have a 2001 Chevrolet s-10 pick-up with 4-doors and 4wd. Vehicle has been well taken care of with no damage. The metal door post frame where the door latch is attached is disintegrating due to what appears to be a very thin metal section. It appears that the door may soon come open during a right turn due to a failure of the dorr latch mechanism. This may cause substantial injury and vehicle damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10116376, filed 2005-04, 60,000 miles“The tailgate straps rusted through and broke on both my chev S10 year model 1997 and 2001. The replacement cost is higher than the cost of the straps., because they have increased the price with a modification that costs 6 times more than the replacement strap.”
NHTSA complaint #10090777, filed 2004-09, 60,000 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 2001 Chevrolet S10
75 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsEquipment
9 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology