S-10 (2000)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
L35
4.3L 6-cylView details
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Chevrolet S-10 Unidentified Engine
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LN2
2.2L 4-cylView details
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L43 - Flex fuel
2.2LView details
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L43
2.2LView details
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L31
5.7L 8-cylView details
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L29
7.4L 8-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet S-10, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000 Chevrolet S-10
On a used 2000 Chevrolet S-10, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the brakes (110), the body and structure (105) and the seats, seat belts and interior (62). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints on the 2000 Chevrolet S-10 about the brakes.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 105 owner complaints on the 2000 Chevrolet S-10 about the body and structure.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints on the 2000 Chevrolet S-10 about the seats, seat belts and interior.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 48 owner complaints on the 2000 Chevrolet S-10 about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 32 owner complaints on the 2000 Chevrolet S-10 about the engine, all engines combined.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2000 Chevrolet S-10 complaints?
Owners have filed 481 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Chevrolet S-10. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the body and trim and the interior.
Is the 2000-2000 Chevrolet S-10 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 481 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Chevrolet S-10. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2000 Chevrolet S-10 have?
NHTSA has 481 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2000 Chevrolet S-10 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2000 Chevrolet S-10?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000-2000 Chevrolet S-10.
What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet S-10?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the body and trim and the interior, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the S-10 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000 Chevrolet S-10. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 481 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.