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2000 Chevrolet S10 Exterior lighting Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the exterior lighting system, filed with NHTSA

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Exterior lighting reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
15
Latest Feb 27, 2017
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
3%
of 471 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2000 Chevrolet S10 submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 15 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming exterior lighting

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Exterior lighting
Filed Feb 27, 2017

CENTER-VEHICLE MOUNTED REAR BRAKE LIGHT MELTED ITS PLASTIC HOUSING WHICH MELTED THE WIRING AND MOUNTS USED TO POWER THE TWO LIGHTBULBS IN THE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT, RESULTING IN NO FUNCTIONING CENTER BRAKE LIGHT. THIS ALSO MADE THE INTERIOR LIGHT FALL OUT OF THE ROOF AS IT IS ATTACHED TO THE SAME PLASTIC HOUSING. ONLY APPARENT FIX IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE OLD MELTED CENTER BRAKE LIGHT HOUSING WITH A NEW ONE. OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL USE WITH MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED LIGHT BULBS IN USE.

NHTSA ID
10957191
Incident
Feb 1, 2017
Mileage
10,500 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Mar 9, 2015

MY COMPLAINT DOES NOT CONCERN MY VEHICLE. IT IS THE INTENSITY OF NEWER HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS ON LATE MODEL VEHICLES. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WITH EXTREMELY BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINING FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. INSTEAD OF LIGHTING AREA THE NEWER LIGHTS SEEM TO BE A FOCUSED BEAM THAT IS BLINDING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10692888
Incident
Mar 9, 2015
Mileage
110,850 mi
Body & structureBrakesExterior lighting
Filed Feb 9, 2012

I HAVE PROBLEM WITH MY (ABS) AND MY TAILGATE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10447227
Incident
Jan 23, 2012
Exterior lighting
Filed Nov 25, 2008

LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE, IF THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN IS HELD JUST RIGHT THE BRAKE WILL FUNCTION PERIODICALLY. INDICATING AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE WIPER, CRUISE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL. DEALER SAY IT IS A 400.00 REPAIR. GM SAYS IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALLS. LIKE THE BLAZERS, MALIBU'S AND OLDS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10249799
Incident
May 1, 2008
Mileage
112,000 mi
BrakesElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Jan 15, 2004

PASSLOCK FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS. DEALER REPAIRED EACH TIME AT NO CHARGE(WARRENTY) BRAKES FAILED BEFORE 15000MILES, HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT ROTORS. DEALER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY FAULT OR REIMBURSEMENT. WE BELEIVE THAT SINCE THE MILLAGE IS SO LOW, THE DEALER SHOULD REIMBURSE US FOR THE REPAIRS.

NHTSA ID
10069551
Incident
Oct 15, 2003
Mileage
15,040 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Apr 3, 2003

3RD BRAKE LIGHT MOUNTED ON TOP/BACK OF CAB DOES NOT WORK. CHECKED BULBS (2) BOTH WORK. WIRING PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID
10013912
Incident
Jan 7, 2003
Exterior lighting
Filed Mar 19, 2002

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH FAILED THREE TIMES, SHORTING OUT BATTERY AND BRAKE LIGHTS. COULD NOT CHARGE BATTERY. *AK *TT

NHTSA ID
8005949
Exterior lighting
Filed Mar 12, 2002

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS FLICKER, LESS THAN A SECOND. THEN, THEY HAVE GONE COMPLETELY OUT. DEALER STATED IT WAS NORMAL. *AK

NHTSA ID
8005411
Interior & seatsExterior lightingSeat belts
Filed Feb 28, 2002

WHILE DRIVING, HEAD LIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF, AND HAVE GONE COMPLETELY OUT WITHOUT COMING BACK ON. DEALER STATED IT WAS NORMAL AND THERE WAS NO FIX. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT BELT WAS JAMMED, AND ALSO THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT LOCK INTO PLACE *YH

NHTSA ID
8004762
Incident
Feb 16, 2002
Exterior lighting
Filed May 1, 2001

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DECELERATING HEADLIGHTS WILL FLASH ON AND OFF. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ID
887227
BrakesElectricalExterior lighting+1 more
Filed May 1, 2001

EMERGENCY FLASHER/BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON. RADIO LIGHTS ARE BURNING OUT. DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MAKES POPPING SOUND WHEN PUTTING WINDOW DOWN.*AK

NHTSA ID
744799
Incident
May 1, 2001
Exterior lighting
Filed Apr 10, 2001

HEADLIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

NHTSA ID
885556
Incident
Jun 2, 2000
AirbagsBody & structureBrakes+2 more
Filed Mar 16, 2001
Crash reported

VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON AT 42 MPH. THIS VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK SIGNAL LIGHT WOULD COME ON AT RANDOM. BRAKE PADS AND SHOES REPLACED. WHENEVER IT RAINED, VEHICLE FILLED WITH WATER, THE CARPET WAS RUINED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN. *SLC

NHTSA ID
883220
Exterior lighting
Filed Dec 4, 2000

CONSUMER TOOK CAR IN FOR INSPECTION. WHEN DRIVING HOME HEADLIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS A BAD SWITCH. *AK THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE DUE TO FLASH BOARD SWITCH FAILURE. FINAL DIAGNOSIS RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF GROUND RELAY MODULE FAILURE. *YH

NHTSA ID
875907
Incident
Dec 2, 2000
Exterior lighting
Filed Dec 31, 1999

THE MECHANISM THAT CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE INSTRUCTMENT PANEL BECOMES VERY HOT AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

NHTSA ID
854600

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