2003 Chevrolet S10 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Chevrolet S10, 3% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 400 miles. 3 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.
“I am the original owner of a 2003 chevy s-10 pickup purchased in june 2003 that has less than 35,000 miles. In february 2008 when driving in local traffic and perfect weather conditions I suddenly heard a roar that sounded like a diesel truck and lasted only few seconds. I had never heard such a noise from my truck. About one quarter of a mile later the roar returned and the accelerator spontaneously depressed. I had to stand on the brake with all my strength to try to slow the truck. I stood on the brake for a distance of about 30 feet. I ultimately hit the car in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217472, filed 2008-02, 35,000 miles“Headlights dim without warning. On 2 occasions the headlights dimmed and failed. This reduces driver's visibility. As a result, the consumer drove off the road and went into a ditch. Also, upon depressing accelerator pedal automatic transmission dropped into first gear abruptly.”
NHTSA complaint #10046464, filed 2003-11, 300 miles“Poor engine performance, hesitation from a stop when trying to accelerate, transmission slips or shifts eradically, 4 wheel drive does not engage or disengages after engageing, cruise control does not operate correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #10039420, filed 2003-09, 500 miles“The vehicle experienced inadequate acceleration when pulling onto the highway. The engine revved but the vehicle wouldn't accelerate. The cause is undetermined.”
NHTSA complaint #10040113, filed 2003-09, 100 miles“2003 Chevrolet s-10 zr2's four wheel drive automatically engaged causing accidents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to find a problem. The transmission slipped. The engine would also miss. The vehicle also exhibited problem with the driver's side window, headlights, taillights, windshield wipers, cruise control and trim. The vehicle cruise control activated once while driving. The tailgate had to be adjusted.”
NHTSA complaint #10167969, filed 2006-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 21 | 4% |
| 1996 | 38 | 6% |
| 1995 | 29 | 3% |
| 1994 | 39 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 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 complaintsSteering
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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