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2003 Chevrolet S10 electrical problems

15 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
8%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Wiring
    1
  • Instrument cluster/panel
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet S10 electrical problems in other years

1991199520002004

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Chevrolet S10 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · MA

The truck was occasionally not turning over. Tried things like turning fan on, radio, etc and it would start. Security light comes on or will blink. Truck now is not turning over at all. Dash lights blink and or come on when door opens. This is a problem I've seen all over internet, but nothing has worked. I think it should have a recall. I am paying for a dead truck now. Truck was stationary-won't start.

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal ticking noise and the entire instrument cluster failed. Due to the failure, the contact received a ticket because of the unknown speed limit and was speeding 20 MPH over the speed limit. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted or made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was over 100,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Electrical · HI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to turn on. The contact also stated that a clicking sound would come from the steering column when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed there was a possible ignition failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 130,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, all the vehicle gauges went to zero and all the warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · IL

Parked truck, turned ignition off , noticed fuel gauge, temp gauge and volt gauge were still on. I then put the key back in the ignition switch but did not turn it- before key was fully inserted gauges went off. Wiggled key in slot and gauges were back on.

Filed Sep 2, 2012 · Electrical · CA

Ipc (instrument panel cluster) gauge fluctuation after key-off. ( the federal safety agency item number - 10007235 ) after the key is off the gauges fluctuate. Loud popping sounds when I turn???

Filed Jun 4, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 99,000 miles · VA

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Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Electrical · 23,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that the instrument cluster failed and the gauges gave inaccurate readings; the gauges also shut off and back on without warning. The contact called the dealer who stated that there were no related recalls. The manufacturer offered no assistance when contacted. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current mileage was approximately 24,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · TX

Speedometer quit working or showing 70 miles per hours sitting still. Car has 105,000 miles on it.

Filed Sep 6, 2009 · Electrical · NC

I am have the same problems everyone else is with gm's pass locksystem. I have a 2003 chevy s10 pick up. Security light comes on and wont start leaving me stranded. I have taken it to the dealership once and they reprogrammed the computer and that worked for 8 months. Now it wont start again at all.

Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet S10 electrical

Does the 2003 Chevrolet S10 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the electrical of the 2003 Chevrolet S10, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Chevrolet S10 electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 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 2003 Chevrolet S10 problems

Brakes 38Body 30Engine 17Transmission 17Airbags 15Visibility 15Fuel system 14Tires 12Locks 11Acceleration 6Steering 6Wheels 5Lights 4Suspension 4Seat belts 2Driver assistance 1Seats 1

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