2002 Chevrolet S10 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 10%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,175miles
- 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 2002 Chevrolet S10, 10% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,175 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have the same tailgate cable problem that every other S10 owner has. The problem is well described in the GM special policy adjustment 06020 . The dealer says my VIN is not included in the recall or special policy adjustment and refuses to fix it. One cable is already broke inside and just connected by the outer plastic. The other is still holding for now.”
NHTSA complaint #10210166, filed 2007-11, 65,225 miles“I purchased this vehicle in new form from gallucci Chevrolet in medina, oh. While still under warranty, the third door handle used to open the rear third door broke approximately three times. While still under warranty, I took it in the dealership to have it repaired on each occasion. When the vehicle ran out of warranty, the third door handle again broke, and to date has not been repaired due to cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10225396, filed 2008-04, 10,000 miles“After lowering my S10 pick up truck tailgate I climbed onto it to get into the bed of the truck. Both tailgate support straps broke in the middle of the strap. This caused the tailgate to drop lower to where it hit the top of the bumper. I was on my knees and fell off the tailgate. These are under a recall for the full sized Chevrolet trucks but not the S10. Why?”
NHTSA complaint #10114305, filed 2005-03, 84,000 miles“Drivers door latch has failed. No longer can latch, this could have been a issue at highway speeds of door coming open or rounding a curve. On 9-13-04 my 3rd door latch was also replaced due to breakage of handle .now to this date I have to replace the passenger door latch with the same failure of drivers door. The electronic system is not great and plastic latches. Some type of spring failure from dirt and water intrusion.”
NHTSA complaint #10154771, filed 2006-04, 79,412 miles“2002 chevy S10 ls crew cab the door strikers caved into the frame on both sides drivers side and passenger side.this happened with in one day of each other. On photographed inspection the steel had ripped in the shape of the clip behind the door strikers an obvious engineering flaw in design,I took it to the dealer who acknowledged the obvious design flaw launched a complaint with photos he took as well. Chevy said the truck was to old, evidently the doors can fall off your truck in 8 years and chevy does not care. I had to weld the steel my self since the doors would not shut. …”
NHTSA complaint #10355872, filed 2010-09, 150,000 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 2002 Chevrolet S10
73 complaintsBrakes
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 complaintsSeat belts
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology