2000 Chevrolet S10: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Body, Locks · IA

3rd door latch handle broke. Made of weak plastic.

Filed May 14, 2006 · Body, Locks · 73,096 miles · IN

Tailgate straps broke when opening tailgate causing damage to tailgate when it hit bumper also drive side recliner lever broke and third door latch broke.

Filed Mar 29, 2006 · Locks · TX

The handles on both sides of the seat broke very shortly after we purchased the vehicle. Also the third door handle has been replaced by us already and is broken again, also the third door bracket at the top my husband had to weld because we could not find one this bracket broke and the door flew open while he was driving. The spring in the hinge door broke off and now the drivers side door is not opening properly. We have had problems with this ever since we bought it.

Filed May 11, 2005 · OH

Had 3rd door handle replaced twice and it's since broken again. Will not pay to have it replaced again. All knobs for both driver and passenger seats have broken b/c they are made of cheap plastic. Dealer joked saying everyone who has bought this vehicle has had 3rd door handle replaced. Had driver door hinges replaced and they need replaced again, but will not put anymore money into it. Break system is awful. Finally had to remove fuse for the ABS system b/c the brakes would depress all the way to the floorboards and not grab. Have had fuel pump replaced twice. Very costly repairs and as a result will never buy another gm product again.

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Body · WI · 1 injury

Loading small atv in back of 2000 chevrolet s10 zr2 and both cables broke, causing atv to come crashing down on the tailgate and to the ground. Received minor scrapes trying to stop it, but it did extensive damage to the tailgate in the process. Checked price of new cables and cost to replace and it was ridiculous!! Dealer says they have seen many others like this, but gm will not warranty. I have also had my third door handle break numerous times and they won't replace. Again the dealer says it's a common problem. Very poor customer service in my opinion. Would like compensation for the faulty cables and the damage they caused.

Filed Sep 27, 2003 · Seats · 63,000 miles · NC

I have a 2000 chevy zr2. Both seat latches used to recline seats have broken off. I complained to a local dealership and the cost for the repair was quoted as $250 per seat. This is the third s-10 I have owned and am disappointed in the cheat metal used and the repair cost. The plastic third door handle also broke which was a $75.00 repair. My seats will have to stay broken.

Filed Sep 17, 2003 · Locks · 81,000 miles · FL

While driving at various speeds without warning the inside third door handle snapped and would rattle after hitting a minor bump in the road. Cause has yet to be determine. Dealer will be notified.

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Locks, Seats · 28,000 miles · WA

Chevrolet s10- #1 both seat reclining latches have broken off (cheap pot metal used in latch). Dealer laughed saying that he has had many reports about this but it is not a "manufacturer's defect", but it will cost us $70 for each mechanism plus hundreds of dollars in labor cost. I have noted many other complaints on your website regarding this. #2 third door latch broken, also noted other complaints on your website about this.

Filed Apr 3, 2003 · CO

Door panel molded plastic mounting clips have broken. 2 screws behind the door handle are the stress points for closing doors. The plastic clips used by these screws have broken off fron the door panel. Everytime I close the door, panel pulls away from door. Other than panels clips this is the only way it secures to the door. Panel clips are not designed to undergo the stress of closing the door. Having the clips out of plastic with no metal reinforcement they break causing the panel to come loose. Materials need a metal reinforcement to with stand the every day stress of closing doors. Both driver and passenger have identical flaws. Middle console has same mounting clips and has also broken in indentical fashion. Plastic is not acceptable for such areas of high stress.

Filed Jan 31, 2003 · Seats · 30,000 miles · MS

The reclining mechignition on both seat are made of very cheap metal, and both have snapped off at the seat itself. Also you can be driving down the road and the seat will slide back after releasing itself from the locked position. And the third door handle is plastic and breaks when trying to open it in the cold weather.

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Body, Locks · CA

Driver side door hangs when opened, as a result of the 2 bottom pins that hold the hinge. *ak the consumer states that the door is designed poorly. Consumer has retrofitted with e-clips that does a much safer job. Also, the door latch mechanism falls apart.

Filed Dec 1, 2001 · Seats · CA

Reclining seatback latch broken/ third door handle broken.