2002 Chevrolet S10 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 23 complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet S10, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
While traveling on highway ABS brake light appeared on dashboard and slowed vehicle down. Consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.
First incident approximately 2/15/2015, brakes pedal went close to floor when trying to stop vehicle, downshifted transmission to help stop vehicle. It was determined rust had caused a hole to develop in brake line cooler behind radiator of vehicle. Significant loss of brake fluid. Second incident approximately 5/15/2015, brakes became mushy loss of brake fluid. Rust caused pin hole leak in brake line at rear wheel brake cylinder. Third incident approximately 7/26/2015 significant loss of brake fluid.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet S10
- Body & structure 73 complaints
- Latches & locks 21 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints