2003 Chevrolet S10 body & structure problems
32 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2003 Chevrolet S10, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while stepping on the tailgate the passenger side cable fractured. The contact sustained minor bruises. Upon inspection the dealership determined the fracture occurred because of rust on the cable wires. The contact attached wires to the tailgate as a temporary repair.
Opening third door at food store. The third door handle broke. Unable to open door. Replaced handle and it broke also. Broken part is available. Plastic squeeze handle broke.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet S10
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints