2002 Chevrolet S10 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 73about this part
- Share
- 34%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,634miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 73 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Chevrolet S10, 34% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,634 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Having read about the GM recall for the full size pickup tailgate cables one of two cables failed on my 2002 S10 crew cab p/u. I replaced only one because of the cost. The cable failed after the warranty had expired, approximately three and half years. This was with normal usage, no heavy weights, the cable just corroded through. The S10 uses a similar if not he same cable as the full size.”
NHTSA complaint #10152466, filed 2006-03, 27,500 miles“I read with personal interest about the GM recall for full size pickup tailgate cable failures. While I own a 2002 chevy S10 pickup and have experienced the same failed cable due to rust, my truck is not included in the recall. Why? As it is now the tailgate is not usable until they are replaced, walking over the tailgate is sure to lead to failure of the second cable and a fall to the ground.”
NHTSA complaint #10153110, filed 2006-03, 77,200 miles“I was loading a storage trunk onto the bed of my 2002 S10 when both tailgate support cables snapped and dropped the trunk off of the rear of the truck. Luckily I was not standing behind it. I am aware of the recall on tailgate straps for full size Chevrolet trucks, and would like to see the recall expanded to my model truck also so I can get it fixed. I use the truck frequently to carry cargo.”
NHTSA complaint #10168801, filed 2006-09, 64,800 miles“Both cables securing the tail gate on my 2002 Chevrolet s-10 broke. While there was no damage there could have been if my wife had not been alert and prevented the tailgate from dropping. I understand that there is current a product safety memo for the 1999-2000 chev silverado and gmc sierra.”
NHTSA complaint #10160021, filed 2006-06, 54,595 miles“I own a 2002 Chevrolet s-10 crew cab pick-up 4 x 4. I would like to report failure of the tail gate cables. The cables had corroded in the center and then broke. Chevrolet has a recall on cables for the larger pick ups, but does not have a recall for the s-10's.”
NHTSA complaint #10139768, filed 2005-10, 83,789 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 2002 Chevrolet S10
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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