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#BS-2002-CHES10-37B6

2002 Chevrolet S10

Based on reports from 246 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

246

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

373

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 246 complaints, 22 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And AttachmentsHIGH

39 owners reported structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments issues — failures commonly reported around 46K miles.

!Inspect the Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (55 reports) • Median: 46K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments (39 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments39 (16%)

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch10 (4%)

Brakes9 (4%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission8 (3%)

Electrical8 (3%)

Air Bags:frontal7 (3%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip7 (3%)

Structure7 (3%)

2002 Chevrolet S10: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments Issues

Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chevrolet S10, with 39 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 45,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 46K-mile mark.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chevrolet S10, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chevrolet S10, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2002 Chevrolet S10, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Chevrolet S10. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

06E060000Aug 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

06E065000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

09E025000Jul 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 246 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2002 Chevrolet S10: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet S10?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Chevrolet S10 is related to the structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments, with 39 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2002 Chevrolet S10 reliable?

The 2002 Chevrolet S10 has 246 complaints, 22 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2002 Chevrolet S10 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2002 Chevrolet S10 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2002 Chevrolet S10 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Chevrolet S10 problems start?

Based on 157 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 45,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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