2002 Chevrolet S10 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,012miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,012 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.
“1999 Chevrolet S10 driveworks steering inner tie rod end part no. Dw-es3380t. Right against the front cross member on my 1999 S10.this could cause binding in the steering. Could cause truck to crash. Economy inner tie rods are wrong but professional grade inner tie rods are correct. This is a problem at many parts stores and online part stores (advance auto, auto zone, rockauto, etc.) I believe this could cause serious injury or death.”
NHTSA complaint #10514665, filed 2013-06“Consumer stated vehicle was leaking gear oil out of the rear end. Took vehicle to the dealer three times for repairs, and each time they did not repair it properly. Consumer had to take it back again after a while. Vehicle was in the repair shop for fourth time. Mechanic kept insisting that rack and pinion was the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10094652, filed 2004-09“Driver's seat moves back and forth and will not lock in place. Vehicle accelerated and seat flew back on acceleration. Vehicle has been in at dealer one time for intermittent problem. Dealer was correcting the problem. Consumer stated that the tilt wheel control froze in one position, dealer adjusted tilt steering. Center console hard to open, dealer adjusted console.”
NHTSA complaint #8013302, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 15 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 14 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 18 | 3% |
| 1995 | 21 | 2% |
| 1994 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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