2002 Chevrolet S10 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Chevrolet S10, 1% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.
“Safety related item: stop lamps (brake lights) are not functioning due to faulty stop lamp switch after 37000 miles (just out of the manufacturers warranty period of 36000 miles).”
NHTSA complaint #10063693, filed 2004-03, 36,000 miles“Pushing the dome light over ride button, twice, turns off the headlights. This can make you panic untill you switch head lights on manually. On a dark road this can be very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10002965, filed 2003-01Related 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 2002 Chevrolet S10
73 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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