2001 Chevrolet S10 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 75about this part
- Share
- 24%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 75 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Chevrolet S10, 24% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was standing on the tailgate of my 2001 chevy S10 zr2 when both the support cables snapped at the same time, sending me falling to the ground. There was no load on the tailgate other than my 195 lbs. There is no excuse for this to have happened on a truck of this year. This could result in serious persona injury for someone with a load on the tailgate.”
NHTSA complaint #10148063, filed 2006-01, 37,000 miles“Tailgate strap, 1 broke about 2 months before the other one broke, nothing has been done to correct this, I figure they recalled all the full size truck to replace them ,they should replace these at no charge. Also, it is a good thin I was not standing on it when they broke . I could have gotten hurt by falling off when the tail gate fell to the bumper.”
NHTSA complaint #10118086, filed 2005-04, 39,368 miles“On jan 29,2005 we were preparing to load groceries into the bed of the truck. We opened the tailgate and both of the support cables snapped causing the tailgate to fall onto the bumper. We haven't made arrangements for repair yet as I was checking to see if there has been any type of recall. I had known of the recall for the silverado and thought the s-10 may be included.”
NHTSA complaint #10108222, filed 2005-01, 24,880 miles“Both tailgate support cables on my 2001 S10 pickup that has a blazer VIN # have broken in half due to rust and corrosion. I went to my dealer and that said that the recall only applies to fullsize pu/u's and other tailgate vehicles. My vehicle is not listed. I am seeing that the blazer S10 has a recall on these items. Why wouldn't mine? Can you help me get these repolaced?”
NHTSA complaint #10118471, filed 2005-04, 66,000 miles“I have 2 GM trucks in my family. Both have had the same problem with all the door hinges - the hinge pins lock up and the doors will not open or close without deforming the body. I have been told (when I went in for repair at a dealership) that this is a standard repair for all GM trucks. The risk to the passenger is that the sheetmetal weakens and the hinge rips from the body of the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10100836, filed 2004-12, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10237648May 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10211764Apr 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10154601Dec 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10113406Feb 8, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10114913Oct 20, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114448Apr 1, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 | 30 | 17% |
| 2002 | 73 | 34% |
| 2001 | 75 | 24% |
| 2000 | 93 | 20% |
| 1999 | 28 | 12% |
| 1998 | 39 | 6% |
| 1997 | 20 | 4% |
| 1996 | 16 | 2% |
| 1995 | 17 | 2% |
| 1994 | 20 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 13 | 7% |
| 1990 | 3 | 10% |
| 1989 | 4 | 8% |
| 1988 | 3 | 8% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet S10
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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