2000 Chevrolet S10 air bags problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2000 Chevrolet S10 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. While driving 26 mph around an s curve, the brakes pedal was applied, but seized. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment and creek. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and sustained neck…”
filed Oct 29, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. While driving 60 mph over a patch of ice, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a street sign and pole along the highway. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back…”
filed Feb 10, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 S10 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 S10 | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 S10 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 S10 | 27 | 12% |
| 1998 S10 | 37 | 6% |
| 1997 S10 | 47 | 10% |
| 1996 S10 | 74 | 11% |
| 1995 S10 | 111 | 12% |
| 1994 S10 | 3 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.