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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2001 Chevrolet S10 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
2%of 308 total for the year
Median mileage
24,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,250 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.

“Windshield wiper board was replaced with a new one. After the repair windshield wipers didn't start to operate until 20 seconds after turning the switch on. Dealer indicated that this was how the windshield wipers were suppose to function.”

NHTSA complaint #10048349, filed 2003-11, 35,500 miles

“Consumer stated the seats failed to lock into position along seat tracks, and will move unexpectedly during normal operation, dealership has examined vehicle and was unable to effectively remedy the problem. Consumer also stated the center console lid was cracked, fan was inoperative.”

NHTSA complaint #8003153, filed 2002-01

“Windshield wipers would stop in center of windshield with dealer unable to remedy. Windshield wipers then failed completely. Transmission found to be damaged and replaced. However,windshield wipers continue to stop in center of windshield.”

NHTSA complaint #760654, filed 2002-04

“Wipers stop in center of windshield when using mist or intermittent settings, wipers will park at normal position and then 'jump' back to the center of the windshield. Wiper control module has been replaced but problem persists. Dt”

NHTSA complaint #769810, filed 2002-11

“See odi 755882. I own 2 2001 chev S10 ls 2 wheel drive extended cabs. Both have the same or similar problems. A. The molding along the bottom of the windows on the doors is loose and comes off easily. One of the trucks has already the moldings replaced. The windows sometimes go out of alignment and tilt out. B. The rear end clunks/clanks when shifting into reverse. No solution has been found yet. C. The tailgate on both trucks will not latch completely on the driver's side. One truck has been looked at by the dealer. The dealer said the truck would need to be repaired in a body shop. …”

NHTSA complaint #755883, filed 2001-12

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004314%
2003158%
200242%
200172%
2000102%
199963%
199820433%
199711725%
199610015%
199520723%
199424125%
1993104%
199242%
199132%
199013%
198912%
198825%
198727%
198629%

Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet S10

Body and structure
75 complaints
Brakes
64 complaints
Fuel system
30 complaints
Electrical system
28 complaints
Engine cooling
25 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
21 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Seats
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet S10

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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