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2002 Chevrolet S10 electrical problems

15 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 30,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
30,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • 12v/24v/48v battery
    3
  • Wiring: interior/under dash
    1
  • Wiring
    1
  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1
  • Ignition: module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Chevrolet S10 electrical problems in other years

1991199520002004

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Chevrolet S10 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 30, 2018 · Electrical · SC

Truck or vehicle shut down while driving.

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 May 13, 2008 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet s-10. When the vehicle is started, the ABS indicator light remains illuminated. The park, neutral, and drive indicator lights illuminate while the vehicle is in park. When the vehicle is placed into drive, the lights dim. In addition, the fuel gauge shows that the vehicle is empty even when it is full of gasoline. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 107,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2008 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · OR

Started with ABS warning light and brake light staying on the fuel gauge says low fuel and fuel gauge reads empty and the indicator that tells what gear the vehicle is in no longer visible.

Filed Oct 18, 2006 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · MI

Battery leaked battery acid to the point that the post completely detached itself from the battery unit. When explained to dealership was told that they see this problem very frequently with these vehicles. This left me stranded with no power. If I would have been actually driving when the cable disconnected it could have caused serious problems.

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Electrical · 15,240 miles · IN

2002 chevy s-10 battery acid leaked. *ts

Filed Jul 11, 2005 · Electrical · KY · fire

Dt: consumer states that his vehicle caught on fire on july 3, 2005. The consumer was driving the vehicle, he had smelled and saw smoke coming from the dash. According to the insurance company and the fire department, the fuse box had shorted out in the vehicle. There was a fire report filed. The insurance company has not yet determined whether the vehicle is totaled.

Filed Apr 26, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 24,324 miles · CA

Truck started stalling, while at idol and when I put into drive. It as if it has no gas.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Electrical · 61,900 miles · ME

While driving, the owner smelled burning wires. The alarm went off, the windshield wipers started moving, and the horn started blowing inadvertently. Also, the air bag on the passenger side deployed. Owner took the vehicle to an independent mechanic ,who inspected the vehicle. The owner contacted the manufacturer who instructed the consumer to take the vehicle to a g.m. Dealership. Provide further details. *ak a mechanic inspected the vehicle and found had been run under the carpet on the drivers side and they were worn and corroded, the wires were the cause of all the electrical componets malfunctioning.

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Electrical · 19,850 miles · MI

A/c fan either stops functioning or slows to low after extended periods (usually 20-25 minutes) running fan on high at max cool during periods of hot (75-80 degrees) weather. Turning fan and A/C off for a few minutes temporarily resolves problem. Dealer unable to diagnose unless they have vehicle in failure mode, which is usually impossible to accomplish. It acts almost as though the A/C system had an overload switch on it that temporarily shuts unit down.l.

Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet S10 electrical

Does the 2002 Chevrolet S10 have electrical problems?

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

At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet S10 electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 30,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet S10 electrical?

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

What year does the Chevrolet S10 have the most electrical problems?

The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most electrical complaints are 1998 (49 complaints), 1996 (41 complaints) and 1994 (28 complaints).

Other 2002 Chevrolet S10 problems

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

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