Research · 8 model years

Chevrolet S-10Every model year, 1996–2003

Across the 8 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3,308 owner complaints for the Chevrolet S-10. The 1996 model year has the most complaints (686).

01 —Model years

Chevrolet S-10 years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2003020517Not rated18
2002023920Not rated17
2001031921Not rated17
2000051455Not rated19
1999023833Not rated18
1998063864Not rated19
1997046962Not rated18
19960686110Not rated19
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996686
1997469
1998638
1999238
2000514
2001319
2002239
2003205

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026