2004 Chevrolet S10 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 Chevrolet S10 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 183,922 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 04V132000 2004-03-18 183,922 affected
Defect

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Consequence

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON ONE OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
1fires
AIR BAGS
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
PARKING BRAKE
1
Total complaints30

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The service air bags is stuck on also the service brake system wont go off.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-11-01

“The service air bags is stuck on also the service brake system wont go off.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2020-11-01

“The service air bags is stuck on also the service brake system wont go off.”

STEERING · reported 2020-11-01

“The airbag light continue to blink off and on.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-07-31

“The airbag light continue to blink off and on.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-07-31

“The fuel tank on my truck has cracked where the inlet tube connects to the tank , causing a fuel leak. There is a recall by chevrolet for the same condition on 2004 chevrolet tahoe with the plastic tank. General motors has discontinued the tank for replacement and will not verify there is a…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-03-04

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet s-10. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact would have to remove and reinsert the fuse in order to be able to restart the vehicle. The contact was unsure what the exact fuse was that was being removed constantly. The…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2012-08-13

“Headlights go out when driving and horn starts sounding when the vehicle is park and without keys. Problem reported to gm when the vehicle was new. Gm dealership worked on the vehicle and said that is was fixed. Problem has reappeared. Also a lot of minor electrical problems **tt”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2011-06-03
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Chevrolet S10 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.