10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
57 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
36 / 1
Average Mileage:
786 miles

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problem #234

Dec 292004

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While braking the brakes of the consumer's 1995 Chevrolet S10 locked up and caused the vehicle to slide into a steel post. The consumer had no control over the vehicle. The consumer sustained a concussion as a result of the accident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the consumer that the brakes were functioning as they should.

- Lenoxville, PA, USA

problem #233

Apr 092004

S-10 Pickup

  • 72,000 miles
While braking ABS failed, causing extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Swartz Creek, MI, USA

problem #232

May 112004

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,000 miles
When depressing the brake pedal vehicle did not stop at the desired stopping point. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where no problems were found with the brakes. Consumer found recall 99I006000 for this make, model, and year concerning ABS brake failure. Brakes failed in 5 different occasions in a month.

- Farmdale, OH, USA

problem #231

Aug 192002

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
The ABS antilocking light on the dash board came on. When I brought the truck to the deliver I was told that the bpmv valve had failed and that I had no ABS brakes. Then I was informed that it would cost me $1400 to replace this valve. I find this completely unreasonable for a safety system repair. Since then I have found out from other sources that the retail GM price of the valve is only $108.63. I have also heard that there have been problems with the chev S10 ABS system. Shouldn't this be repaired under a recall? if not it should as least be repaired at a reasonable cost!

- South Windsor, CT, USA

problem #230

Sep 062002

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
ABS system is not working properly. When applying brakes brake pedal will go all the way to the floor. Dealer has been notified.

- Piqua, OH, USA

problem #229

Jul 192002

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving and with no warning brakes will lock up, and could cause an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

- Leavenworth, KS, USA

problem #228

May 062002

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has had two accidents as a result of ABS brake failure.. consumer states told mechanic. Mechanic said that they were ABS brakes, and it takes them longer to stop.

- Lenoir, NC, USA

problem #227

Sep 042001

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
The antilock brakes have failed on several occasions. Cold weather enhances the problem. One accident as occured and several near misses. Contacted GM and the local dealer. They both indicated no recall had been issued on this vehicle for the ABS brake system. Dealer wanted to replace the master cylinder which is in working order. My research indicates that there has indeed been several ABS recalls for this vehicle. I need some help in resolving this problem. Thanks.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #226

Jan 192002

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
On Jan 19, 2002 I was driving South on route 17, when a car cut across the intersection down the road in front of me and a couple of other drivers. I had to applied the brakes, and listened to them groan and glide all the way till they hit the floor, after which I then rolled into the car in front of me. Everyone but myself managed to stop in time with a shorter stopping distance. I must have went 300 ft with brakes fully applied before slaming into the car in front of me. Chevrolet should replace the haynes braking computer system with one that works as tested.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #225

Dec 152001

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #224

Aug 232001

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Windshield wipers quit at random intervals. ABS engages on smooth surfaces increasing stopping distance greatly.

- Harrisburg, NC, USA

problem #223

Apr 292001

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Both wheel sensors failed at approximately 38000 miles. Indications from owners manual stated that there will still be no loss of brakes. There is a technical bulletin (C99046) relating to problems with the ABS on this vehicle-did the problem they refer to contribute to this wheel sensor failure"???" due to inadequate repair service at the closest Chevrolet dealer I waited to go to brunson in hampton SC for repairs on this and also on the failure of the windshield wiper (covered under another recall). They confirmed that both wheel sensors need to be replaced. This seems to be premature failure to me.

- St. Helena Island, SC, USA

problem #222

Dec 282000

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall 99 V 193 000; intermittently when brakes are applied under normal conditions pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle was repaired under above mentioned recall. Consumer stated that after recall was repaired problems started again. Consumer states recall work was done, however after dealer repaired the ABS, the ABS light and brake light would illuminate occasionally and then frequently, dealer replaced the ABS module, costing the consumer $464.28.

- Indiana, PA, USA

problem #221

Apr 112001

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Consumer contact dealer a year ago in reference to recall 99V193000. Dealer corrected recall problem. Vehicle experienced brake lock up which caused vehicle to go into a skid, resulting in an accident.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #220

Feb 272001

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving on wet pavement ABS brakes will lock up, cause unknown. Dealer cannot correct the problem.

- Mtairy, NC, USA

problem #219

Sep 151997

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
Since the anti-lock brakes malfunction in 97, I have taken my truck to the 2 local "factory trained" service shops on numerous occasions. I've invested a large sum of money on repairs that did'nt fix the brakes, including safety campaign #99041. The service techs are dumbfounded but admit this same problem occurred on many occasions with the kelsey hayes ABS systems. I have spoken to other S10 owners who have encountered the same problem. Despite my constant persistance, the GM dealerships have provided no solution and deny knowledge of recall campaign# 99046. At a loss, I turn to you.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #218

Sep 151997

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
Since the anti-lock brakes malfunction in 97, I have taken my truck to the 2 local "factory trained" service shops on numerous occasions. I've invested a large sum of money on repairs that did'nt fix the brakes, including safety campaign #99041. The service techs are dumbfounded but admit this same problem occurred on many occasions with the kelsey hayes ABS systems. I have spoken to other S10 owners who have encountered the same problem. Despite my constant persistance, the GM dealerships have provided no solution and deny knowledge of recall campaign# 99046. At a loss, I turn to you.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #217

Jan 052001

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 25mph and attempting to stop brake pedal went all the way to floor. A minor accident did ocur.

- Sacremento, CA, USA

problem #216

Jan 202000

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Owner would like Chevrolet to pay for replacement of egr valve, damages caused by recall campaign (991-006).

- Jacksonville, OR, USA

problem #215

Oct 232000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Vehicle has a bad (egr) valve. When engine check light comes on, anti-lock brakes will not work properly. Dealer has been contacted.

- Selma, NC, USA

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