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1998 CHEVROLET S10 Structurebodytailgate Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodytailgate Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET S10

3 structurebodytailgate complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET S10. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebodytailgate Complaints

#10226665 |
OPENING OF TAILGATE ON 1998 CHEVY S10 AND WHEN SITTING DOWN ON TAILGATE A SNAP SOUND OCCURRED AND THE TAILGATE DROPPED SLIGHTLY INDICATING THE SUPPORT CABLE SNAPPED ON PASSENGER SIDE. PART IS ON ORDER. *TR
#10168474 |
ON MY 1998 CHEVY S-10 BOTH OF THE TAILGATE CABLE BROKE. THE CABLES BROKE AND THE WOOD I WAS LOADING SLID OFF AND HIT MY FOOT IT DID HURT IT, BUT LUCKILY IT WAS NOT BAD. IT ALSO DAMAGE MY TAILGATE ON MY TRUCK. I HAVE SEE ON THE INTERNET AND FROM OTHER PEOPLE ABOUT THERE TAILGATE CABLES BREAKING. I HAVE SEEN IT ON 1995, 1998 AND 2000 S-10 TRUCKS. I THINK THAT GM NEEDS TO MAKE REPLACEMENT CABLES THIS VERY DANGEROUS AND IF YOU WERE LOADING SOMETHING IT COULD SLID OFF THE TAILGATE AND HURT THEMSELVES LIKE I DID. THANK YOU, [XXX]. *NM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
#712855 |
THERE HAS BEEN A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THE TAILGATE ON THIS TRUCK FROM DAY 1. DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE TAILGATE POPS OPEN. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN SO OFTEN THAT I NOW USE BUNGEE CORDS TO KEEP THE TAILGATE SHUT IN CASE THE LATCH FAILS. I HAVE HAD DEALERS TWICE DO WARRANTY WORK ON THIS, BUT THEY HAVEN'T REALLY FOUND THE PROBLEM YET. THE LATCH LOOKS NORMAL, EVERYTHING SEEMS TO LINE UP, BUT YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE TAILGATE IS GOING TO FLOP OPEN. USUALLY WHEN I'M PULLING A TRAILER, BUT OFTEN NOT.. MY THEORY IS THAT THE FRAME AND BODY ARE SO FLEXIBLE THAT TOLERANCES OPEN UP AND POP, THE LATCH NO LONGER HOLDS. HOPE YOU GUYS HAVE SOME KIND OF A HANDLE ON THIS PROBLEM. THANKS-- JMS

Other 1998 CHEVROLET S10 Problem Areas

Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 85 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 70 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 48 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 29 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 26 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 24 complaints Seats 22 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 18 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 17 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 16 complaints Electrical System 13 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 13 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 11 complaints Unknown Or Other 10 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 10 complaints Structurebodydoor 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 7 complaints Suspensionrear 7 complaints Visibility 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 5 complaints Suspensionfront 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 5 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 5 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Visibilitywiper 4 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebodybumpers 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Trailer Hitches 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblybell Housing 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Wheelsspace Saver Wheel 1 complaint
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