2000 Chevrolet S10 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 116 complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet S10, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 116 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 20 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 49% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 20 crashes, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
Driving 45 MPH, car suddenly stopped in front of my daughter (driver), applied brake which went to the floor and did not stop vehicle resulting in collision with vehicle and extensive damage to our s10 front; air bags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. While driving various speeds, the brake warning indicator illuminated. Also, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was oil leaking between the brake hose and front passenger wheel. The technician replaced the washer for the brake hose, but the failure recurred.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet S10
- Body & structure 93 complaints
- Seats 56 complaints
- Transmission 33 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints