2003 Chevrolet S10 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Chevrolet S10, 8% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“The truck was occasionally not turning over. Tried things like turning fan on, radio, etc and it would start. Security light comes on or will blink. Truck now is not turning over at all. Dash lights blink and or come on when door opens. This is a problem I've seen all over internet, but nothing has worked. I think it should have a recall. I am paying for a dead truck now. Truck was stationary-won't start.”
NHTSA complaint #11112131, filed 2018-07, 70,000 miles“I have a 2003 s-10 with 28,000 miles. I have had to replace both co2 sensors and now it won't start. It just started jerking and the fuel pump and filter work fine. Its getting gas and has a new battery. The check engine light is on. It wants to start but it doesn't. Also the radio comes on when I turn it off. What gives? This is my 3rd s-10....”
NHTSA complaint #10263928, filed 2009-04, 28,000 miles“Parked truck, turned ignition off , noticed fuel gauge, temp gauge and volt gauge were still on. I then put the key back in the ignition switch but did not turn it- before key was fully inserted gauges went off. Wiggled key in slot and gauges were back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10568290, filed 2014-03, 70,000 miles“Interior lights flicker and go off and on for periods of time. The shift indicator and odometer milage gights are effected the most and it happens on a daily basis.”
NHTSA complaint #10202037, filed 2007-09, 5,100 miles“The interior and exterior lights flickered intermittently. The dealership performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. The manufacturer was aware of the problem, but no solution was found.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 15 | 7% |
| 2001 | 28 | 9% |
| 2000 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 | 19 | 8% |
| 1998 | 50 | 8% |
| 1997 | 19 | 4% |
| 1996 | 41 | 6% |
| 1995 | 23 | 3% |
| 1994 | 28 | 3% |
| 1993 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 16 | 9% |
| 1989 | 6 | 13% |
| 1988 | 4 | 11% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet S10
38 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsTires
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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