Chevrolet S10 Wheel & Tire Problems

Wheel & Tire complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Temporary/emergency spare tire
  37
• Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  15
• Tread/belt
  6
• Hub
  5
• Sidewall
  5
• Space saver wheel
  2
• Rim
  1
• Bead
  1

Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  512%
• 25k–50k
  1023%
• 50k–75k
  1126%
• 75k–100k
  614%
• 100k–150k
  512%
• 150k+
  614%

What owners report

Point 1. - events were un-noticed sidewall "dry-rotting" of the Goodyear wrangler rt/s p235/75r15 tires for 21000 miles.....theses tires were 'original equipment' on a new 2003 Chevy s-10 crew cab 4wd truck. The "failed" tire was on the front, drivers side. Simple highway driving at 60 MPH (rt.1 n., delaware), dry conditions, 65 - 70 degrees temperature. Tires were religiously 'rotated' at 6500 - 7500 miles. Point 2. - tire lost air, eventual "flat" during 60 MPH highway drive. There was not a whole lot of "pulling" involved. Attention was given to me by a "passing" driver, upon which time I pulled off to the shoulder of the highway. Point 3. …

While driving down the road (luckily not fast and without traffic!!) . I felt a slight bump. First thought was I hit a pothole or ran over something in the road in spite of the fact I did not see anything. Naturally, I checked the rearview mirror and to my surprise, saw a wheel in the middle of the street which I know I did not run over- next thought was "its from my truck! Thank god I was not on the highway !!". Upon further inspection, I found that the spare tire retaining cable had rusted thru and allowed the wheel to drop off from under the bed of the truck. I called Chevy to complain but was met with the anticipated resistance to warranty repair. I suggested to my wife that it would not be wise to drive behind any Chevy S10 trucks!

The contact owns a 2002 Chevy S10 equipped with Tornel Classic All Season Tires. Tire Size: 205/75 R15, and DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact's friend noticed that the passenger's front tire had a large bubble. The contact stated that the bubble was the size of a football. The tire was recently purchased online from Walmart. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. VIN Unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet s-10. While driving approximately 30 MPH with the brake pedal engaged, the ABS warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle began to shake. The failure recurred on several occasions at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the front wheel hubs were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,500. Updated 8/19/15

2004 tail gate ass failed replaced after market parts 2004 back up lights in/op;004 interrior light will not turn off/ over ride botton used to save battery2005 left front hub ass replaced. 004 right front hub ass replaced;005 front end replaced/pittman/tie rods;2004 oil filter leak / tightened 2004 rear emergency brakes in/op 5 left emergency brake drum replaced;005 right emergency brake drum replaced 2005 gas sending unit replaced eradic behavior 2004 left brake shoe replaced ;004 right brake shoe replaced;005 left brake shoe replaced front;005 right brake shoe replaced front 2005 left brake shoe replaced rear;005 right brake shoe replaced rear;005 u joints replaced;04 battery replaced 2005 transmission showing signs of wear;005 rear end {3.42} locker clangs between 1st and revved. …

On July 22, 2005, I paid the dealer $615.74 to replace a shorted air pump. I brought it in since the light gauges were turning on. The "check engine" lighted on and off. One week later, the A/C stopped working. The dealer charged me $105.19 for the diagnosis. On aug. 10, I paid another shop $852.08 to replace the A/C compressor. On aug. 30, my s-10 stalled and hasn't worked since then. A mechanic said the engine has to be replaced (another $3000 +) due to overheating of the radiator. There was no prior indication that the radiator was leaking or heating except when the light gauges were turning on in July. I bought this truck brand new in 2000 and have spent over $7000 in repairs and regular maintenance since then. The battery acid has leaked. Brake pads keep wearing out. Several air injection malfunctions and pumps have been replaced. I've purchased at least 2 sets of tires. …

On 11/08/06 I bought 4 new tires from sears at the regency mall in jacksonville, florida. On 7/17/07 I was on the highway on my way to sears again when I changed lanes and had a blowout. At most I ran over one of the reflectors on the road lines, but the blowout was so big I would have had to run over something much larger and sharper. I would have seen it. I went back to sears and explained what had happened. They insisted that I ran over something I knew I did not. I even went back and checked the road. Shortly thereafter I developed an undetectable air leak on the side of the tire. I took the tire to a tire store. The worker told me that the tire was defective, though store management would not back his statement in writing. Time has passed long enough that if those tires were truly defective their would be a track record of this particular brand of tire. …

Failure of right front wheel bearing. In past three months have also had to replace left wheel bearing assembly and lower ball joint, as well as effected tire. Have spent over $750 in parts and labor on this vehicle for these failure in past 90 days. Mechanic says to expect problems with wheel bearings to continue in future.