2004 Chevrolet S10: problems, recalls and reliability

“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.”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2010

“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”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2009

“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”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Feb 2009

“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”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2007

“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 2006

“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”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2005

“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”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2005