2004 CHEVROLET S10 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

30

Owner Complaints

1 Crash 1 Fire

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2004 CHEVROLET S10

The 2004 CHEVROLET S10 has received a total of 30 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Air Bags (2 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET S10

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET S10, potentially affecting up to 230,055 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 06E065000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 3,593 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

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Recall 04V132000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 183,922 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Consequence: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

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Owner Complaints for the 2004 CHEVROLET S10

30 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET S10. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11385492 | AIR BAGS | | 139,000 miles
THE SERVICE AIR BAGS IS STUCK ON ALSO THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM WONT GO OFF.
#11385492 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 139,000 miles
THE SERVICE AIR BAGS IS STUCK ON ALSO THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM WONT GO OFF.
#11385492 | STEERING | | 139,000 miles
THE SERVICE AIR BAGS IS STUCK ON ALSO THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM WONT GO OFF.
#11115269 | AIR BAGS | | 100,000 miles
THE AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUE TO BLINK OFF AND ON.
#11115269 | SUSPENSION | | 100,000 miles
THE AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUE TO BLINK OFF AND ON.

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Safety Rating for the 2004 CHEVROLET S10

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 CHEVROLET S10 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 CHEVROLET S10

General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 CHEVROLET S10. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIT3271N — TIRES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that...

609 — SUSPENSION:REAR

AXLE WATER CONTAMINATION. *SC

040941004 — AIR BAGS

USE F ALTERNATE CONNECTOR FOR DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG DIAGNOSTICS DUE TO J 38715-100 ADAPTER NOT CONNECTING TO VEHICLE HARNESS AT STEERING COLUMN CONNECTOR. *TT

01895 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

5SP MANUAL SHIFTER POPS OUT OF 2ND, 4TH, OR REVERSE GEARS. *TT

3016 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

REAR AXLE WATER CONTAMINATION. *TT

3048A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUPPLEMENT TO 03-06-01-024B 4.3L LU3 L35 TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. RATTLE-TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT APPROXIMATELY 1800 TO 2200 RPMS. *TT

3342A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE HOT SOAK HESITATION LOW POWER. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 CHEVROLET S10

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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