2003 Chevrolet S10 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Chevrolet S10, 3% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Vehicle has improper steering. The steering wheel sways, even if vehicle is going straight. Dealership has replaced the gear box, and other steering components. But, problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10063452, filed 2004-03, 2,000 miles“- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet S10 with an odometer reading of 15800 miles. The contact started having problems with the vehicle at 1100 miles when the brakes began to make loud noises. In august o 2003 the contact took the vehicle to don hall Chevrolet of ashland kentucky, and the service personnel determined that the brake pads were not compatible with the factory rotors, thus causing the brakes to make a v loud noise. The rotors were turned and new brake pads were installed. Three days later the noise continued. A mechanic installed wagner brake pads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10183678, filed 2007-02, 1,100 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet S10. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, all the vehicle gauges went to zero and all the warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10673073, filed 2015-01, 130,000 miles“Ildler arm was not properly secured at factory. Was attached to wheel, but not attached to axle--was just laying on axle. I blame the GM factory--quality control-- not the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10062131, filed 2004-03“Consumer was traveling on the highway a loud bang noise was heard coming from front. Consumer pulled over. Driver 's side door sheared off, and was hanging by the top bolt. Also, steering wheel failed to move or turn on its own. Power steering fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. In addition, tailgate cables sheared off while placing heavy equipment on top of it. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that door needed to be replaced on the driver 's side. Also, steering pump needed to be replaced, and the tailgate part was on back order. …”
NHTSA complaint #10101314, filed 2004-11Related service bulletins
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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 2003 Chevrolet S10
38 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsTires
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsEngine
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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