2004 Chevrolet S10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2004 Chevrolet S10. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.
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.
Owner complaints
21 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags · Service brakes · Steering
The service air bags IS stuck on also the service brake system wont go off.
- Air bags · Suspension
The airbag light continue to blink off and on.
- Fuel/propulsion system
The fuel tank on my truck has cracked where the inlet tube connects to the tank , causing a fuel leak. There IS a recall by chevrolet for the same condition on 2004 chevrolet tahoe with the plastic tank. General motors has discontinued the tank for replacement and will not verify there IS a problem with this tank also. The tank emits gas fumes out of the cracks due to egr pressure requirements.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet S10. The contact stated that the lift gate collapsed abnormally. The contact stated that the cables were fractured and caused the lift gate to strike the bumpers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the vehicle was not…
TL* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet S10. The contact stated that the lift gate collapsed abnormally. The contact stated that the cables were fractured and caused the lift gate to strike the bumpers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 75,000.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet S-10. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact would have to remove and reinsert the fuse in order to be able to restart the vehicle. The contact was unsure what the exact fuse was that was being removed constantly. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 54,000.
- Electrical system
Headlights go out when driving and horn starts sounding when the vehicle IS park and without keys. problem reported to gm when the vehicle was new. gm dealership worked on the vehicle and said that IS was fixed. problem has reappeared. also a lot of minor electrical problems **tt
- Electrical system
Chevy S-10 quad cab caught on fire due to electrical malfunction; passenger seat was adjusted (electric seat with heat) smelled smoke and parked vehicle took keys and exited vehicle with passenger. Vehicle burned all wiring and the fuse box under the hood melted. No flames seen only smoke, all…
Chevy S-10 quad cab caught on fire due to electrical malfunction; passenger seat was adjusted (electric seat with heat) smelled smoke and parked vehicle took keys and exited vehicle with passenger. Vehicle burned all wiring and the fuse box under the hood melted. No flames seen only smoke, all wiring melted under the seat and carpet the vehicle would not start and no electrical item would turn on. Had vehicle towed on back of flat bed to chevy dealer. They said it was our fault that a wire under the seat was pinched by the seat track. the cost was over $4,000. They said that the installed zip ties and that the wire would not have any issues again, they also replaced carpet, fuse box, junction clock, sir module, (carpet, harness, module, block, harness, fuse kit, fuse, coil kit, heater yes two harness were replaced) and the complete wiring harness. This then happen a second time, however we took it to a second dealership in al bentley GMC they determined that original repair wire shorten out the system, the wiring harness became unfastened and was cut by the seat track. this time due to my wife quick thinking there was less damage (turned off vehicle immediately and left vehicle in parking spot.) first time happen while driving down highway. both times parts replaced we have old parts in our house minus- carpet. dealership confirmed no recall on truck. Dealership said no malfunction occurred even though fuses did not break current. Second time occurred in june 2009 part numbers 15191717,15406165, 12210609, 15075526, 12474331, 88909754, 88914568, 26087310, 88934564. *Tr
- Parking brake
Emergency brake lever failed to latch in locked position. *Tr
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
I have a 2004 S-10 pickup and had a nearmiss a person was sitting on my tailgate and the left tailgate cable broke and the right one IS bulging I believe there was a recall on this vehicle how do I get these cables changed. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet S10. while driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the right. the vehicle was inspected by a technician who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the contact made multiple repairs to the vehicle including a front end…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet S10. while driving 30 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the right. the vehicle was inspected by a technician who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the contact made multiple repairs to the vehicle including a front end alignment, new brakes pads for all four wheels, the master cylinder, and all four tires. however, the failure still persists. upon further research, the contact was able to determine that the brake lines were failing and caused the vehicle to pull to the right. the vehicle was inspected by a technician who replaced the brake lines at the cost of $150. the contact IS in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 62,500 and current mileage was 63,000.
- Latches/locks/linkages · Structure › Body › Tailgate
2004 chevrolet S-10 crew cab truck tailgate cables failed. The cables each broke in the center causing the tailgate to drop against the rear bumper. contacted chevy about their special policy 06020 to replace the known defect, but it only covers 2000-2003. However, 2004 uses the same cables. I will have to pay the dealer to replace the cables. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Exterior lighting › Tail lights · Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive) · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Vehicle purchased 2/23/04 new 2004 S-10 club cab - in feb 05 was returned due to coolant leak - both eng. Oil cooler hoses replaced. also fuel gauge was erratic they replaced fuel level sensor in tank replaced mileage 15777. at that time the 4WD was not engaging properly but they could not…
Vehicle purchased 2/23/04 new 2004 S-10 club cab - in feb 05 was returned due to coolant leak - both eng. Oil cooler hoses replaced. also fuel gauge was erratic they replaced fuel level sensor in tank replaced mileage 15777. at that time the 4WD was not engaging properly but they could not duplicate the problem so no repair was made. march 9, 2005 motor had a ticking noise - a lifter collapsed and replaced along with the intake gasket. there was also a leak - they found the rear extension housing leaking -the rear drive shaft was removed and seal replaced. oct 10, 2005 transmission leak and engine noise under acceleration - rear transfer case output seal replaced and engine pressure check. march 30, 2006 check engine light on and exhaust system rattling - thermostat replaced and catalytic converter. mileage 34,997 june 2007 tail light on right not working - wiring issues repaired twice. november 2007 grinding noise when put into 4WD but once put back into 2WD okay. march 2008 - 4WD making loud noise when engaged and also making continuing noise when in 2WD - found to be transaxle going out. wiper motor guit - replaced. mileage now 74,540 this IS where I am now driving with the transaxle going out. love truck size and comfort but to many problems. will probably go with different brand next purchase but only after much research. found many complaints on transaxle issue and feel manufacturer. should take care of this one. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet S10. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle swayed left to right when the brake pedal was depressed. the dealer stated that the ABS activated, which was a normal occurrence. approximately three days later, the dealer stated that the rotors were warped. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet S10. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle swayed left to right when the brake pedal was depressed. the dealer stated that the ABS activated, which was a normal occurrence. approximately three days later, the dealer stated that the rotors were warped. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for repair. the mechanic replaced the front rotors and brake pads. the failure mileage was 11,540 and current mileage was 20,881.
- Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet S-10. while driving at 70 mph on a clear, dry day a loud noise was heard. the contact pulled off the road and noticed the driver's side rear tire was completely shredded. all that remained was a remnant of the tire and the rim. the vehicle was brought to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet S-10. while driving at 70 mph on a clear, dry day a loud noise was heard. the contact pulled off the road and noticed the driver's side rear tire was completely shredded. all that remained was a remnant of the tire and the rim. the vehicle was brought to a mechanic, valley tire, where the tires were still under warranty and replaced. the vehicle had four goodyear wrangler rts tires , size p235/75r15. the mechanic stated that the failure may have occurred because the tire was under inflated.*ak
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
The front windows on my truck would come off track while being rolled up when traveling. I drive a 2004 chevrolet S10 crew cab. I had this problem for awhile. every time I took vehicle to chevrolet for repairs they would say it was fixed, but it wasn't. Then they found out from gm that this…
The front windows on my truck would come off track while being rolled up when traveling. I drive a 2004 chevrolet S10 crew cab. I had this problem for awhile. every time I took vehicle to chevrolet for repairs they would say it was fixed, but it wasn't. Then they found out from gm that this was a problem in a lot of the same trucks. So gm told the dealership to put shims in the windows to keep them on track. Since this has been fixed I have had to take it in to chevrolet again for the window motor burning out from the pressure the shims were putting on the motor.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Dt: contact states vehicle vibrates at high speeds. the service dealer stated it was a brake problem; the rotors were warped not and they were not covered under the warranty. the rotors were replaced by an independent service shop. in warmer weather the vibration became worse.*ak *jb
- Air bags › Frontal
While pulling into a driveway another vehicle t-boned consumer's vehicle on the right front. this caused consumer's vehicle to become air born. when the vehicle descended it was struck head on with another vehicle. consumer was wearing seat belts, but the front air bags did not deploy. consumer sustained minor injuries to the legs, chest, and arms. the police arrived and cited the consumer. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light · Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft
While driving the ABS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the pinion was loose and needed to be tightened. *ak
- Power train › Driveline
Seems to be binding in drivetrain upon acceleration while turning left or right from a stop. Dealer (carmax) found nothing durring test drive or on rack inspection. I did get my concerns documented but no resolution. 4000 miles on truck.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Consumer received a recall for front suspension:wheel bearing failure. but dealership had no parts available for six months. Wods repairs, east main street, brocton, ny, 14716. Service manager edward woods , 1718 792 4483.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in the rain the windshield wipers would work intermittently. *Ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11009156This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 11007744This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007743This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10249980This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247780This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10246952Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- 10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- 10245395This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
- 10244274This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10244214This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10244201This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10242843The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
- 10242298This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
- 10242262This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
- 10240793This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
- 10237648This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
- 10236164This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
- 10235802This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10235799This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10234141This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
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