2004 Chevrolet S10 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 29%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Chevrolet S10, 29% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 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.
“Dt: contact states vehicle vibrates at high speeds. The service dealer stated it was a brake problem; the rotors were warped not and they were not covered under the warranty. The rotors were replaced by an independent service shop. In warmer weather the vibration became worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10125581, filed 2005-07, 13,500 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet S10. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle swayed left to right when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the ABS activated, which was a normal occurrence. Approximately three days later, the dealer stated that the rotors were warped. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for repair. The mechanic replaced the front rotors and brake pads. The failure mileage was 11,540 and current mileage was 20,881.”
NHTSA complaint #10202475, filed 2007-09, 11,540 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet S10. While driving 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the right. The vehicle was inspected by a technician who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact made multiple repairs to the vehicle including a front end alignment, new brakes pads for all four wheels, the master cylinder, and all four tires. However, the failure still persists. Upon further research, the contact was able to determine that the brake lines were failing and caused the vehicle to pull to the right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10270090, filed 2009-05, 62,500 miles“While driving the ABS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the pinion was loose and needed to be tightened.”
NHTSA complaint #10075598, filed 2004-06Related service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 29% |
| 2003 | 38 | 21% |
| 2002 | 21 | 10% |
| 2001 | 64 | 21% |
| 2000 | 105 | 22% |
| 1999 | 35 | 15% |
| 1998 | 77 | 13% |
| 1997 | 101 | 22% |
| 1996 | 222 | 33% |
| 1995 | 321 | 35% |
| 1994 | 533 | 55% |
| 1993 | 141 | 61% |
| 1992 | 121 | 67% |
| 1991 | 72 | 41% |
| 1990 | 10 | 34% |
| 1989 | 3 | 6% |
| 1988 | 6 | 16% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet S10
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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