10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #29

Sep 032002

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
This is the 2nd time the head gasket goes out on my truck.

- Travis Afb, CA, USA

problem #28

May 012002

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Oil cooling lines were replaced due to defects prior to this blowout. Defective products = next purchase to be a Toyota.

- Dollar Bay, MI, USA

problem #27

Oct 242001

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalled while driving 10-15 mph. Please add further information.

- Roxbury, PA, USA

problem #26

Sep 132001

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Consumer took vehicle to shop to get a maintenance check and vehicle was not running properly. Vehicle had a cracked engine which was top part of engine around spark plugs. Contacted Chevrolet, and they stated it was not their problem.

- Gig Harbor, WA, USA

problem #25

Jan 202000

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving consumer noticed the service engine soon light come on, consumer proceeded to slow down and pulled over to emergency lane, just as consumer came to a stop and was about to shut off the engine she heard a clunk, consumer turned off engine and called dealership vehicle was towed and after inspection of the vehicle, it was determined that an oil cooler line had blown and all the engine oil was lost, this in turn caused the engine to sieze up, dealership advised consumer that a new engine was needed and various other repairs.

- Oregon, WI, USA

problem #24

Dec 152000

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Lower engine oil cooler line, which connects radiator to oil filter unit, is leaking intermittingly. Leak originates at the fitting between the rubber & steel couplings. Flawed design suspected.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #23

Dec 311998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
GMC has recalled 1996 vehicles with same engine not 1995 what gives. No safety defect listed in summary.

- Portage, IN, USA

problem #22

Dec 062000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Same problem on Pontiac of same year & engine model- that was recalled, but not Chevrolet. The engines were made in the same plant the same year. Pontiac sent a letter to owners describing the coolant leak and to bring it to GM repair shop for head gasket replacement. Same symptoms on my Chevy exist.

- Briarcliff Manor, NY, USA

problem #21

Jul 252000

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Oil leak from lines is visible on front tires on the inside possibly contacting front brake rotors

- Monroe, NC, USA

problem #20

Sep 282000

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
No summmary listed for above vehicle.

- Renton, WA, USA

problem #19

Jul 252000

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Lancaster, NY, USA

problem #18

Jun 122000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Because of carbon builtup in the engine truck died without any indication. This has happened a couple of times within the last month or so. Manufacturer has been notified about the problem. Manufacturer stated that routine maintenance would have prevented this from happening. Information not provided in owner's manual.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #17

Feb 072000

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Oil line from engine to oil filter had separated, causing oil leakage. This problem had been repaired twice before, and this is the third time it happened.

- Carpentersville, IL, USA

problem #16

Jun 111999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Vehicle fire due to possible engine failure. Mjs

- Manchester, KY, USA

problem #15

Sep 301999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
When you take your foot of the accelerater to slow down or turn a corner your engine dies leaving you with no brakes. You step on the brake and it is like stepping on a rock. You cannot stop the vechicle. After talking to two GM service centers, I was told the problem was a defective egr valve. They both have had to replace them in the past. GM has recalls and service bulletins on the V style engine, but not the Z style which I own. GM knows they have a problem and refuse to do anything about it.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #14

Jul 221999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving at any rate of speed and without warning vehicle will completely shut down, also check engine light illuminates, indicating a malfunction. Dealer replaced the engine which did not correct the problem.

- St Charles, IL, USA

problem #13

Sep 011998

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine experiences intermittent failures while driving, usually going downhill resulting in temporary loss of control.

- Bella Vist, AR, USA

problem #12

Apr 171996

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Oil leaking from vehicle, unable to determine location of failure.

- Bremerton, WA, USA

problem #11

Aug 211995

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Sensor failed.

- Shandaken, NY, USA

problem #10

Aug 111998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
This is an intermittent problem that occurs when driver pulls onto the highway and the vehicle stalls. Contacted the dealer.

- Royersford, PA, USA

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