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2002 Chevrolet S10 airbags problems

15 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 22,000. 12 crashes reported.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
22,000
crashes
12
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    7
  • Side/window
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet S10 airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet S10 airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Chevrolet S10 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 7, 2026 · Airbags, Seat belts · NY

The seat position on this vehicle + all other vehicle my family have do not fit a adult w a 32 “ sitting hight 22 in shoulder hight @less than 160 lbs the seatbelt become deadly and airbag a peg vaggio 120 anchored to seat w a retro fit kit it is attached solid corrects seatbelt geometry leave me 15. “ from the wheel. Peddle extension are allready leaguel for short individual a high back anchor booster seat is a better idea for an operator to be driving a vehicle, and then an unattached booster cushion that they still have to put 2-3/4on top of each other pleat test for driving positions highback booster for small drivers you should make it a federal law for everyone safety I’ve already sent multiple other pictures and here comes more if it will allow me to not a state law you should make it a federal law for everyone’s safety and all points of the United States. End of story that if you’re under 5 foot nine for everyone safety especially if they’re under 170 pounds you could operate a vehicle in the booster seat behind the steering wheel. Any vehicle seating position is for a 5 foot nine occupant.

Filed Nov 11, 2017 · Airbags · NJ

Air bag light on and can't get parts

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet s-10. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag on light was illuminated. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and powered off the air bag with the switch. The contact stated that suddenly the vehicle failed to restart and was pushed back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Airbags · HI · crash

Defective air bags on 2002 chevrolet s10 truck. Consumer feels that the air bags are defective. During three different accidents the air bags did not deploy. *nj the consumer stated the last accident totaled the vehicle.

Filed May 10, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA · crash

The truck was in a head-on collision with a large tree at freeway speeds. Vehicle was hit in center of bumper with sufficient force to push engine into bulkhead and distorting dashboard and interior. Vehicle was totaled. My father was killed in the accident. Police reported he was not wearing a seat belt. Our concern was why wasn't the air bad deployed during crash. The air bag warning light was not illuminated shortly before the crash.

Filed Apr 10, 2007 · Airbags, Seats · 22,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet s-10 with a current and failure mileage of 22,000 . On february 13, 2007 h the contact was sitting at a traffic light on a dry day when a vehicle going approximately 45 MPH hit him in the rear , causing the contacts vehicle to collide into the rear of the vehicle in front of him. Upon impact, no air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to state farm insurance company, and the vehicle was totaled. The contact stated that no reason was given for why the air bags did not deploy. *ak the consumer stated the drivers seat broke. Updated 05/08/07.

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Airbags · 32,705 miles · KY · crash

Dt: while driving the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, driver's side air bags did not deploy. There had been no indicator lights on that warned the contact that the driver's side air bag was not working.

Filed May 13, 2005 · Airbags · 32,500 miles · NM · crash · 1 injury

Dt: hit and killed two horses, the consumer hit them with the front end of her vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The consumer was wearing a seat belt but still hit the windshield, the steering wheel and console. She suffered several major injuries. The consumer has not spoken with the manufacturer or dealer to find out why the air bags did not deploy. The consumer planned to contact the manufacturer and dealer.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 3,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a collision while driving at 35 MPH. Vehicle was hit on the front and the passenger sides. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed, and driver's side seat belt failed to retract. As a result, consumer hit the steering wheel and sustained a concussion. Vehicle sustained extensive damage. Manufacturer's investigator after inspecting the air bags indicated the reason that they didn't deploy was because they weren't hit right.

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Airbags · IN · crash

As a result of a side impact crash, the side air bag deployed. Please provide estimated speed and further information.

Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet S10 airbags

Does the 2002 Chevrolet S10 have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 2002 Chevrolet S10, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet S10 airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 22,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet S10 airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet S10 have bad airbags?

The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (111 complaints), 1996 (74 complaints) and 1997 (47 complaints).

Other 2002 Chevrolet S10 problems

Body 73Brakes 21Locks 21Fuel system 17Transmission 17Electrical 15Suspension 12Acceleration 7Seats 7Engine 6Seat belts 5Steering 5Tires 5Lights 4Visibility 4Wheels 1

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