2004 CHEVROLET S10 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
30
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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
THE SERVICE AIR BAGS IS STUCK ON ALSO THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM WONT GO OFF.
THE SERVICE AIR BAGS IS STUCK ON ALSO THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM WONT GO OFF.
THE SERVICE AIR BAGS IS STUCK ON ALSO THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM WONT GO OFF.
THE AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUE TO BLINK OFF AND ON.
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.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET S10
- 1999 CHEVROLET S10 — 298 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET S10 — 559 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET S10 — 404 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET S10 — 246 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET S10 — 230 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET S10 (current)
- 2005 CHEVROLET S10 — 0 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET S10 — 1 complaint
- 2007 CHEVROLET S10 — 0 complaints
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