2002 Chevrolet S10 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,312miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Chevrolet S10, 8% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,312 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front bearing hubs have gone bad. This has happen only 3,000 after the extended warranty has expired at 100,000. I had loud grinding and vibration in front after I took off winter aggressive snow tires. The snow tires have masked the problem and the vehicle would have been serviced if heard. Took it to dealer to have them find problem. Comes back with both hubs need replaced and upper and lower ball joints with a total of 1710.00 in service. I felt that GM should be responsible. I called GM and declined even after consulting with dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154774, filed 2006-04, 103,444 miles“I have a 2002 chevy S10 ext. Cab pickup truck with a vortex 4.3 litre eng. With automatic transmission. While baking out of driveway I noticed I had no reverse gear, it is also slipping in all other gears. This truck has never hauled anything heavy and only has 49,500 miles on it . I got down to the stop sign and tried to proceed and the forward gears started to slip and I couldn't get out of the way of oncoming traffic and almost got hit by an oncoming car. I have heard and talked to many other people who own these vehicles with the 4l60e/4o65e transmissions. I feel these could be dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247982, filed 2008-11, 49,500 miles“Powertraun automatic transmission failure. Vehicle was in park and would not go into reverse. Could shift to r but vehicle would not go into reverse. Vehicle had to be towed to certified transmission, lincoln, ne. Will be repaired. This retail business, is averaging 10 repairs a month on this make and model and failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10081057, filed 2004-07, 50,312 miles“2002 chevy s-10 crew cab rear axle failure failure due to water in axle housing due to vent pipe being located between cab and bed, occurred once, rear axle locked up complete rebuild of rear axle relocation of vent pipe.”
NHTSA complaint #10291921, filed 2009-11, 175,000 miles“In 2003 with 17600 miles the reaction sun shell broke in my 2002 chevy S10 pickup. It was repaired under warranty. On january 27 2007 with 56000 miles the same failure occurred. The truck has not been repaired and the part is still in the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10180933, filed 2007-01, 17,461 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10096073Feb 17, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a…
- 10114916Oct 21, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 17 | 10% |
| 2002 | 17 | 8% |
| 2001 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 | 46 | 10% |
| 1999 | 28 | 12% |
| 1998 | 40 | 7% |
| 1997 | 49 | 10% |
| 1996 | 68 | 10% |
| 1995 | 50 | 5% |
| 1994 | 37 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 11 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 4 | 36% |
| 1984 | 2 | 25% |
| 1983 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet S10
73 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsFuel system
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.
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