Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Chevrolet S10
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Chevrolet S10 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 217 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 72 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 21 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14 complaints
Of the 217 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 217 complaints, owners report 16 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Chevrolet S10 shows a below-average reliability rating due to 216 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns, mostly related to exterior lighting. The complaint data highlights structural issues as the most common problem, indicating potential longevity concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 100,000–140,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Power Train | 100,000–150,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Timing belt inspection
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Noisy suspension
- Irregular shifting
- Door latch failure
- Electrical malfunctions
- Braking issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Chevrolet S10 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.