Model year record
2000 Chevrolet S Pickup recalls & problems
The 2000 Chevrolet S Pickup has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 10 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is structure (5 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2000 Chevrolet S Pickup.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| StructureBody › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments; Body › Tailgate | 5 | 50,000 mi |
| Fuel system, otherDelivery › Fuel pump | 1 | — |
| TiresTread/belt | 1 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission | 1 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkagesTailgate › Latch | 1 | — |
| Electrical systemIgnition | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system › IgnitionFire
I TURNED OFF MY 2000 CHEVY S10 TRUCK AND TOOK OUT THE KEY AND IT STARTED DINGING, LIKE THE KEY IS IN AND THE DOOR IS OPEN. THEN IT STARTED TRYING TO START ITSELF WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION AND PROCEEDED TO DO THIS FOR A FEW MINUTES, EVENTUALLY STOPPING. UNDER THE HOOD, THE WIRING HARNESS WAS ON FIRE. *TR
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
2000 CHEVROLET S-10 PICK-UP TAILGATE CABLE FAILED, W VEHICLE ABOUT 4 YEARS OLD, ONE SIDE ONLY, BROKE IN HALF, NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE PARTS, I REPLACED $40 CABLE AND LATCH ASSEMBLY. *NM
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
IN LATE SPRING OF THIS YEAR, I EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF MY LEFT TAILGATE CABLE DURING THE LOADING OF A MODERATE LOAD OF ABOUT 300 LBS. THANK GOD NOBODY WAS HURT. I WENT TO A COUPLE DEALERS AROUND TO FIND OUT ABOUT A REPLACEMENT. I'M AWARE OF THE RECALL FOR THE C/K TAILGATE CABLE SO INQUIRED ABOUT THAT FOR MY VEHICLE. WAS TOLD THERE WAS NONE AND PROBABLY WON'T BE DUE TO LOW COMPLAINT VOLUME. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS FAILURE IS NORMAL IN SUCH A SHORT TIME DUE TO SALT USE ON THE ROADS HERE. I DON'T BUY THAT; I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER. GM'S EXPLANATION OF WHY THEY AREN'T RECALLED (LOWER TAILGATE WEIGHT,ETC) DOESN'T JIVE CONSIDERING THE LOW LOAD THAT BROKE THIS CABLE THOUGH THEY ADMIT…
- Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
TAILGATE FAILURE ON 2000 CHEVROLET, S10. THEY BROKE A YEAR AGO. *AK
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
TAILGATE STRAPS SIMULTANEOUSLY BROKE ON 2000 CHEVROLET S-10 / 4WD. THIS HAPPENED APPROX. 2 1/2 YEARS AGO. I WAS HAND-LOADING A PUSH MOWER INTO THE BED OF THE TRUCK, WITH ONE KNEE ON THE TAILGATE SO THAT I COULD SHOVE THE MOWER FARTHER UP INTO THE BED. THE STRAPS BROKE AND DROPPED ME A FEW INCHES, AND CAUSING MY KNEE AND LEG TO SLIP OFF THE GATE. I ALMOST SMACKED MY FACE INTO THE BED, BUT CAUGHT MYSELF IN TIME.*AK
- Power train › Automatic transmission
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT JUST CAME ON AT 57,000 MILES AND SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO BUY NEW TRANSMISSION IS THAT WHAT THIS WILL TAKE? I AM SURE AFTER DOING AN INTERNET SUCH AND FINDING THOUSANDS OF THE SAME ISSUES CHEVY KNOWS ABOUT THIS BUT IS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO MY KNOWLEDGE. ERROR CODES. P0785, P1860, AND P0740. FEEL FREE TO CALL ANYTIME WITH ANY NEWS...1-260-402-8594 THANKS, JASON LINSTROMBERG. *JB
- Tires › Tread/belt
WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND CHECK THE TIRE AND NOTICED THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
- Structure › Body › Tailgate
I OWN A 2000 CHEVROLET S-10 PICK-UP TRUCK [XXX]. IN SEPTEMBER 2003, WHILE LOADING THE BED PREPARING TO TRAVEL FROM WEST VIRGINIA TO WISCONSIN, I NOTICED ONE OF THE CABLES HOLDING THE OPENED TAILGATE TO THE TRUCK BED HAD SEPARATED. I DECIDED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN CABLE UPON MY ARRIVAL IN WISCONSIN. WHEN I OPENED THE TAILGATE IN WISCONSIN, APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AND 24 HOURS LATER, I OBSERVED THAT THE OTHER TAILGATE RETAINING CABLE HAD SNAPPED. THE TAILGATE HAD REMAINED CLOSED THROUGHOUT THE TRIP AND THE CABLE WAS UNDER NO STRESS DURING THIS TIME. THE VEHICLE IS OFF WARRANTY, AND I DID NOT CONSIDER THE SNAPPED CABLES TO CONSTITUTE A SAFETY HAZARD, SO I DID NOT NOTIFY THE NHTSA AT THAT TIME.…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.