2003 Chevrolet S10 visibility problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2003 Chevrolet S10 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At approximately 83,456 miles the heater core broke. I first noticed smell ethylene glycol, it caused (somewhat greasy) fogging of the windshield above the windshield heater vent. Glycol leak directly into the car, causing wet upholstery or carpeting. Coolant sprayed directly into the passenger…”
filed Aug 18, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. In inclement weather conditions, the windshield wipers fail to return to their proper position. As a result, the windshield remains partially covered with debris. The contact, who is a certified mechanic, stated that the failure was due to improper spring…”
filed Jan 16, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 S10 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 S10 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 S10 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 S10 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 S10 | 200 | 33% |
| 1997 S10 | 113 | 24% |
| 1996 S10 | 100 | 15% |
| 1995 S10 | 206 | 23% |
| 1994 S10 | 239 | 25% |
| 1993 S10 | 10 | 4% |
| 1992 S10 | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.