2003 Chevrolet S10 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Chevrolet S10, and owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2003 Chevrolet S10
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on june 4, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Chevrolet S10 have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA; 16 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 56,580 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 23 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet S 10. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, another vehicle T-boned his vehicle at a high rate of speed. The contact stated that the air bag did not”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 20, 2021 · Air bags
“Twice now while lightly applying brakes to come to a stop at an intersection the antilock brake system engaged. Since it was unexpected I almost didn't come to a stop in time before rolling into the i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2021 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup (S10 Pickup 2WD, S10 Pickup 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 12–19 / 17–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet S10 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet S10 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 Chevrolet S10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 Chevrolet S10 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 Chevrolet S10 | 1 | 7 |
| 1984 Chevrolet S10 | 1 | 8 |
| 1985 Chevrolet S10 | 0 | 11 |
| 1986 Chevrolet S10 | 1 | 22 |
| 1987 Chevrolet S10 | 2 | 27 |
| 1988 Chevrolet S10 | 1 | 37 |
| 1989 Chevrolet S10 | 2 | 48 |
| 1990 Chevrolet S10 | 2 | 29 |
| 1991 Chevrolet S10 | 6 | 174 |
| 1992 Chevrolet S10 | 3 | 180 |
| 1993 Chevrolet S10 | 3 | 233 |
| 1994 Chevrolet S10 | 5 | 963 |
| 1995 Chevrolet S10 | 5 | 910 |
| 1996 Chevrolet S10 | 7 | 665 |
| 1997 Chevrolet S10 | 6 | 469 |
| 1998 Chevrolet S10 | 6 | 613 |
| 1999 Chevrolet S10 | 0 | 231 |
| 2000 Chevrolet S10 | 4 | 471 |
| 2001 Chevrolet S10 | 1 | 308 |
| 2002 Chevrolet S10 | 0 | 214 |
| 2003 Chevrolet S10 | 1 | 178 |
| 2004 Chevrolet S10 | 1 | 21 |
| 2006 Chevrolet S10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Chevrolet S10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Chevrolet S10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Chevrolet S10 | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2003 Chevrolet S10
How do I know if my 2003 Chevrolet S10 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Chevrolet S10; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V132000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.