2004 Chevrolet S-10 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2004 Chevrolet S-10 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 reports).

1Recalls
21Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2004 Chevrolet S-10 recalls

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 04V132Mar 18, 2004183,922 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 Chevrolet S-10 problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Visibility3
Air Bags3
Structure3
Electrical System3
Suspension2
Power Train2
Steering2
Tires1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2020-12-29, Air Bags
THE SERVICE AIR BAGS IS STUCK ON ALSO THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM WONT GO OFF.
2018-08-02, Air Bags
THE AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUE TO BLINK OFF AND ON.
2016-03-14, Fuel/Propulsion System
THE FUEL TANK ON MY TRUCK HAS CRACKED WHERE THE INLET TUBE CONNECTS TO THE TANK , CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THERE IS A RECALL BY CHEVROLET FOR THE SAME CONDITION ON 2004 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH THE PLASTIC TANK. GENERAL MOTORS HAS DISCONTINUED THE TANK FOR REPLACEMENT AND WILL NOT VERIFY THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS TANK ALSO. THE TANK EMITS GAS FUMES OUT OF THE CRACKS DUE TO EGR PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS.
2012-11-20, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFT GATE COLLAPSED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLES WERE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE LIFT GATE TO STRIKE THE BUMPERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
2012-10-03, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE AND REINSERT THE FUSE IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE WHAT THE EXACT FUSE WAS THAT WAS BEING REMOVED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

2004 Chevrolet S-10 questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet S-10 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Chevrolet S-10: Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet S-10?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Visibility (3), Air Bags (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Chevrolet S-10 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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