My complaint does not concern my vehicle. It is the intensity of newer headlights and taillights on late model vehicles. It is very difficult to drive with extremely bright lights shining from all directions. Instead of lighting area the newer lights seem to be a focused beam that is blinding.
2000 Chevrolet S10: headlights failing or too dim
8 of the 470 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet S10 describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a chevrolet s10. The contact started the vehicle and smoke began to rise from under the hood. No flames were visible. The vehicle was driven to the repair shop. The headlights, tail lights, and blinkers failed to activate. When the brakes were depressed, the fuse blew without warning. The mechanic re-spliced the wiring. The contact has the repair invoice. The current and failure mileages were 150,554. Updated 07/06/07
While driving headlights flicker, less than a second. Then, they have gone completely out. Dealer stated it was normal.
While driving, head lights flickered on and off, and have gone completely out without coming back on. Dealer stated it was normal and there was no fix. *ak consumer states the seat belt was jammed, and also the passenger seat would not lock into place
Intermittently when decelerating headlights will flash on and off. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Headlights flicker on and off. Contacted dealer.
Consumer took car in for inspection. When driving home headlights went completely out. Took to dealer, and they said it was a bad switch. *ak the head lights were inoperative due to flash board switch failure. Final diagnosis resulted in replacement of ground relay module failure.
Electrical system malfunctoned. Horn would go off by itself, and dealer changed fuse. Also, wiring harness caught on fire while parked. Headlights went dim & flickered on/off intermittentlly. Mileage was electrical & changes dramatically. Dealer admitted there was an electrical problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and...
- This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
- This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for...
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker
- Instrument panel cluster (IPC) interior head lamps flicker
- Some customers may comment that the headlights or interior lights flicker while driving at night
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet S10 headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet S10?
8 of 470 owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet S10 (2%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Chevrolet S10?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Chevrolet S10
ABS 36Brake failure 21No deployment 18Stalling 18Fuel pump 17Door locks 13Ball joint 12Slipping 10Won't start 10Check engine light 8Engine failure 8Transmission failure 8Adaptive cruise 6Grinding brakes 5Fire or smoke 5Fuel gauge 5
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