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. Updated 03/16/11
1998 Chevrolet S10: doors won't lock, open or latch
9 of the 612 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
The extended cub 3rd door handles continues to break every 6 months. It is made of plastic. I purchased the 1998 s10 in march, 04, in july the handle broke. This same new handle broke was replaced in december, 04. Finally, the 2 new handle broke in august, 05. The break is always in the same area. The dealer has commented that he has numerous complaints to him for this part, but to chev has made no effort to recall or assist in any way. Can I have your review and assistance?
When opening the third rear door the inside door handle broke off. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Chevrolet s10, 1998, plastic leather on driver door that hold door lock rod secure breaks. Doors lock and can only be opened with the key. Inner last is non-functioning trapping the driver in until the door is unlocked from the out side.
The drivers side seat does not lock into place, when you stop suddenly, the seat slams forward.(could cause an accident) also both seat adjuster handles have broken off.(cheap plastic) can no longer adjust seats they are stuck in position.also, third door latch (also plastic ) broke off can no longer open third door.
Consumer stated that the extended cab door handle has broken 3 times since ownership while attempting to open door. The handle is made of a very thin plastic. Ts
Door lock.
Steering pull to the right. Got it repair but I think it'll happen again. 3rd door handle broke off.. Look like they were made very cheap and I think it 'll broke agian. They should use metal to make door handles.
Driver door opened while turning due to failure of the door latch.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet S10?
9 of 612 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 (1%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet S10?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet S10
Wipers 193No deployment 22ABS 18Stalling 14Brake failure 10Pulling 10Won't start 8Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Fire or smoke 5Headlights 5Overheating 5
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