1998 Chevrolet S10 latches/locks/linkages problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1998 Chevrolet S10 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet s10 extended cab. The third door handle on the driver side broke as the contact attempted to open the door. The handle broke at least five times and had to be replaced the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 86,000…”
filed Nov 12, 2010
“3rd door on 1998 chevrolet s10 latch became increasingly difficult to open. Latch finally snapped off. 3rd door no longer opened, potentially making it very difficult for 3rd seat passenger to exit the vehicle in an accident.*ak”
filed Apr 8, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 S10 | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 S10 | 21 | 10% |
| 2001 S10 | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 S10 | 14 | 3% |
| 1999 S10 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 S10 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 S10 | 2 | 0% |
| 1995 S10 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 S10 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 S10 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 S10 | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet S10
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.