2003 Chevrolet S10 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Chevrolet S10, 3% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 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.
“I was pulling out from an intersection when something jolted the vehicle and made a noise like something hit the truck. Looking back in the rear view mirror, it was noticed that the spare tire was lying in the road and the car behind me almost hit it. I went back and picked up the tire. After returning home my father inspected the truck and said the cable had broken where the spare tire mount holds the tire up under the truck bed. The tire is cut in a couple places on the sidewalls and the bracket that should be on the end of the cable is missing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643394, filed 2014-10, 189,900 miles“While driving down the road (luckily not fast and without traffic!!) . I felt a slight bump. First thought was I hit a pothole or ran over something in the road in spite of the fact I did not see anything. Naturally, I checked the rearview mirror and to my surprise, saw a wheel in the middle of the street which I know I did not run over- next thought was its from my truck! Thank god I was not on the highway !! . Upon further inspection, I found that the spare tire retaining cable had rusted thru and allowed the wheel to drop off from under the bed of the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568294, filed 2014-03, 70,000 miles“Upon personal inspection of my vehicle I discovered my spare tire was missing and the cable had snapped due to cable fraying or corrosion. The exact time and speed of this failure is unknown but the danger could be potentially hazardous for the following reasons a: the tire could pose a hazard to traffic behind the vehicle. B: the tire could roll into lanes of traffic or pedestrians. C: the tire could fall at such an angle to lift and deflect the rear end of the vehicle causing damage and unexpected loss of control. D: the operator could find themselves stranded without a spare tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10503416, filed 2013-03, 137,209 miles“Pulling away from a stop light, an a metallic clank was audible. Looking back the spare tire lay on the road. Returning to the spare tire, it the keeper and the end of cable were recovered. The cable had broken at the cable stop resulting in a single part failure incident. Had this incident occurred shortly before this as I drove to this location on the freeway, serious injury or fatalities were probable. This tire hoist mechanism was only raised into place with by qualified personnel.”
NHTSA complaint #10531502, filed 2013-07, 135,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This 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…
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10129089Jan 23, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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