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2000 Chevrolet S10 Pickup: problems, recalls and fuel economy
Owners filed 471 complaints about the 2000 S10 with NHTSA, and brakes lead the list[1][2]. Fuel economy changes a lot with engine, gearbox and drive[3][4].
Most reported problems
NHTSA has 471 owner complaints on file for the 2000 S10[1]. Of these, 52 mention a crash and 8 a fire. The complaints report 46 injuries and 3 deaths in total[1]. These are unverified reports from owners, and one complaint can name several parts. The counts are not adjusted for how many trucks were sold.
Here are the biggest groups by number of complaints.
| Component group | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes[2] | 105 | 20 | 9 |
| Structure[6] | 93 | 3 | 15 |
| Seats[7] | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train[8] | 46 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine[9] | 33 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags[10] | 29 | 29 | 17 |
| Electrical system[11] | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline[12] | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Brakes. The median mileage at failure was 60,635[2]. In a sample of 12 brake complaint entries we read (one appears twice), 5 describe the ABS warning light coming on or staying on, and 4 describe a pedal that sinks to the floor or goes soft[2].
Structure. In a sample of 12 structure complaints, 6 describe tailgate cables breaking[6]. Median mileage at failure was 68,000[6].
Seats. In a sample of 12 seat complaints, 11 describe a seat that will not stay latched, and several say it slides when braking[7]. The median mileage was 35,000[7].
Power train. In a sample of 12 complaints, 5 describe shifting trouble, jerking or slipping out of gear, and 3 describe four-wheel drive or transfer case trouble[8]. The median mileage was 54,000[8].
Air bags and electrical. All 29 air bag complaints mention a crash, and the median mileage was 107,000[10]. The electrical group has 6 fires among its 26 complaints[11]. We did not read samples of these two groups, so we cannot say what owners describe.
Recalls
NHTSA lists four recalls for this model year. None of them says the remedy is unavailable[13][14][15][16].
- Payload label (00V258). Recalled 2000-09-08[13]. Some light pickups and SUVs were built with a certification label that showed more payload than was validated. A truck loaded to the label could ride and handle differently than expected, which could mean a loss of control or longer stopping. Owners are sent a new label for the driver's door[13]. NHTSA lists 223,194 potentially affected units[13].
- Seat belt buckles (00V228). Recalled 2000-08-07[14]. Buckle bases from one supplier were not heat treated properly and did not meet the load requirement, so in a crash an occupant might not be held. Dealers check the date codes on the buckles and replace them if needed[14]. NHTSA lists 156,305 potentially affected units[14].
- ABS motor clip (00V055). Recalled 2000-02-28[15]. Some trucks with 4-wheel disc brakes[15] have an ABS motor with a spring clip out of specification. The motor bearing could shift and the ABS would eventually stop working. The base brakes would keep working, but the system that balances front and rear braking would stop working too. Dealers replace the brake pressure module valve assembly[15]. NHTSA lists 10,674 potentially affected units[15].
- ABS pipe nuts (99V220). Recalled 1999-08-11[16]. Some 2-wheel-drive trucks[16] may have had brake pipe nuts tightened without seating the pipe ends enough. A leak could follow and lengthen stopping distance. Dealers look for brake fluid at the pipe union and install a new union if needed[16]. NHTSA lists 3,947 potentially affected units[16].
Fuel economy
EPA lists several versions of the 2000 S10[17][18][4][19][20][21][3][22]. The 2.2L 4-cylinder manual in a 2WD truck is the thriftiest[4], and the 4.3L 6-cylinder automatic 4WD is the thirstiest[3].
| Version | City / highway / combined mpg | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2WD, 2.2L 4-cyl, manual 5-spd[4] | 20 / 26 / 23 | $2,900 |
| 2WD, 2.2L 4-cyl, manual 5-spd (second listing)[19] | 19 / 25 / 22 | $3,050 |
| 2WD, 2.2L 4-cyl, automatic 4-spd[17] | 17 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 |
| 2WD, 2.2L 4-cyl, automatic 4-spd (second listing)[18] | 17 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 |
| 2WD, 4.3L 6-cyl, manual 5-spd[21] | 16 / 21 / 18 | $3,700 |
| 2WD, 4.3L 6-cyl, automatic 4-spd[20] | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 |
| 4WD, 4.3L 6-cyl, manual 5-spd[22] | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 |
| 4WD, 4.3L 6-cyl, automatic 4-spd[3] | 14 / 19 / 16 | $4,200 |
EPA's annual cost uses its current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the truck was new.
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists the 2000 S10 as not rated in its 5-Star Safety Ratings, for both the 2-door and the extended cab body styles[23][24]. That means there are no crash star scores here to compare.
How 2000 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 918 | 5 |
| 1996 | 673 | 7 |
| 1997 | 469 | 6 |
| 1998 | 613 | 6 |
| 1999 | 231 | 0 |
| 2000 | 471 | 4 |
| 2001 | 308 | 1 |
| 2002 | 214 | 0 |
| 2003 | 178 | 1 |
| 2004 | 21 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the S10 by model year show 2000 near the middle of the range[5].
- 2000 has 471 complaints[5], the fourth highest of the ten years listed[5]. Only 1995 (918), 1996 (673) and 1998 (613) are higher[5]. 1997 is just below at 469[5].
- 2000 has 4 recalls[5]. The years 1995 (5), 1996 (7), 1997 (6) and 1998 (6) have more[5]. 1999 (0), 2001 (1), 2002 (0), 2003 (1) and 2004 (1) have fewer[5].
These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide.
Should you buy a used 2000 S10?
Merge the last two sentences, for example: Fuel economy depends on the version, from 16 to 23 combined mpg[3][4], and complaints are unverified, so our data cannot say how reliable one truck will be. Brakes lead the complaints with 105[2], and four recalls apply to this model year[13][14][15][16]. Owners in the samples we read describe seats that do not lock and ABS warning lights[7][2]. If you are shopping, ask whether the recall work was done and check that the seats latch and the ABS light behaves. Fuel economy depends on the version, from 16 to 23 combined mpg[3][4]. Complaints are unverified and our data cannot say how reliable one truck will be.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevy S10?
- By complaint count, brakes lead with 105 of 471 complaints, followed by structure with 93 and seats with 55[1][2][6][7].
- Does the 2000 Chevrolet S10 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists four: a payload label, seat belt buckles and two ABS brake issues[13][14][15][16].
- What gas mileage does a 2000 S10 get?
- EPA combined ratings run from 16 mpg for the 4WD 4.3L automatic to 23 mpg for the 2WD 2.2L manual[3][4].
- Is the 2000 S10 a worse year than others?
- Its 471 complaints are the fourth highest of ten model years, and 4 recalls is fewer than 1995 through 1998[5].
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 471 owner complaints on file for the 2000 Chevrolet S10 Pickup (52 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 46 injuries, 3 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 105 complaints name the brakes component group (20 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,635). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for S10 Pickup 4WD, 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for S10 Pickup 2WD, 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet S10 Pickup model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- 93 complaints name the structure component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 15 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 55 complaints name the seats component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 35,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 46 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 54,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 33 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 29 complaints name the air bags component group (29 crashes, 1 fires, 17 injuries, median mileage at failure 107,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 26 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 6 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 72,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 67,100). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 00V258, filed September 8, 2000: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 00V228, filed August 7, 2000: Seat Belts. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 00V055, filed February 28, 2000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 99V220, filed August 11, 1999: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for S10 Pickup 2WD, 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for S10 Pickup 2WD, 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for S10 Pickup 2WD, 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for S10 Pickup 2WD, 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for S10 Pickup 2WD, 4.3L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for S10 Pickup 4WD, 4.3L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2 DR None: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, EXTENDED CAB None: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records