2003 CHEVROLET S10 Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments Issues in the 2003 CHEVROLET S10

3 structurebodydoorhinge and attachments complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET S10. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments Complaints

#10187244 |
UPPER FRONT DOOR HINGE ON THE CHEVROLET. S-10 CREW HAS WORN OUT WHERE THE PIN ANCHORS THE DOOR HINGE BRACKET TO THE FRAME'S HINGE BRACKET, WELDED TO FRAME. THE FAILURE OF THE PIN'S BUSHING HAS CAUSED THE FRAME' HINGE BRACKET TO WEAR OUT IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR HANGS, AND MUST BE SLAMMED SHUT TO INSURE FULL CLOSURE. DUE TO THIS DEFECT THAT CHEVROLET MECHANICS STATED THEY WERE AWARE OFF. THE REMEDY TO CORRECT THIS DANGEROUS HAZARD WAS FOR THE OWNER TO INCUR THE COSTS OF REPAIR. THE TRUCK WAS JUST A LITTLE OVER 4 YEARS OLD FROM DATE OF MANUFACTURING WITH 77,000 MILES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DEFECT WAS CAUSED BY NORMAL USE OF OPENING / SHUTTING DOOR. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY ADDRESSED AS VEHICLES DISPLAYING THIS DEFECT WERE A SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE DOOR(S) OPENING UNEXPECTEDLY, POSSIBLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS...
#10177852 |
ON MY 2003 CHEV S10, THE PINS AND BUSHINGS ON THE DRIVERS DOOR HINGE WORE OUT WITH ONLY ABOUT 30,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR WOULD SAG AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO REPLACE THE PINS AND BUSHINGS AT A COST OF ABOUT $150.00 (W/TAX). UPON SPEAKING TO OTHER LATE MODEL (SINCE 2000) GM PRODUCT OWNERS AND REPAIRMEN AT GM DEALERSHIPS, IT IS EVIDENTIALLY COMMON FOR THESE PINS AND BUSHINGS TO WEAR OUT. I FEEL DOORS SAGGING AND BEING DIFFICULT TO CLOSE COULD POTENTIALLY BE A SAFETY PROBLEM. *NM
#10101314 |
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. *AK ENGINE WAS BACKFIRING. *AK

Other 2003 CHEVROLET S10 Problem Areas

Electrical System 13 complaints Service Brakes 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 12 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 8 complaints Structure 8 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 6 complaints Engine 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 4 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 4 complaints Unknown Or Other 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Service Brakes Electric 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 2 complaints Suspension 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint
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