2002 Chevrolet S10 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,062miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,062 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.
“This vehicle has had a problem with the defroster that began at under 20,000 miles. The dealer has attempted repairs twice under warranty. As I am once again having the problem, and off of the warranty, I began looking on the internet for information. It turns out that the transfer case vacuum switch goes bad and allows the fluid in the transfer case to be drawn up into the HVAC system. This causes, among other problems, the defroster to not operate. This is a very difficult and expensive problem to correct as the entire HVAC system must be flushed out and any bad parts replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154437, filed 2006-04, 19,062 miles“2002 S10 seat reclining adjustment control handle breaks off with no control of position of safe position of seating for driver. I had same problem with a 1999.”
NHTSA complaint #10173194, filed 2006-11, 55,000 miles“Turned on windshield wipers and nothing happened. Made it to the side of the road during downpour. Checked fuses and still nothing. Faulty solders on wiper control board. Dangerous situation as visibility was greatly impaired. Could have caused a life threatening crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11377215, filed 2020-11Related service bulletins
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 204 | 33% |
| 1997 | 117 | 25% |
| 1996 | 100 | 15% |
| 1995 | 207 | 23% |
| 1994 | 241 | 25% |
| 1993 | 10 | 4% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
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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