10.0

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

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problem #7

Mar 192002

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving engine completely shutdown, cause unknown. Air bag light illuminates on dash, and brake booster malfunctioned. Also, water pump went out.

- Poplar Bluff, MO, USA

problem #6

Sep 291999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Power brake booster malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and may resultin a crash. Also spare tire fell out which may have cause a crash/ problems with grill falling out, and passenger's seatbelt tightens while in use.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #5

Jun 171999

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 65 mph brake booster malfunctioned, causing loss of control, brake booster failure was the cause. Transmission slipping due to failure of the fitting and line..et.

- Dozier, AL, USA

problem #4

Aug 161998

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
Symptom: Loss of brakes, pedal traveled to the floor due to faulty brake vacuum booster.

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

problem #3

Jul 221998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Brake power booster failed.

- Sand Lake, NY, USA

problem #2

Jul 221998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Brake power booster failed.

- Sand Lake, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 191996

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Consumer states the booster and master cylinder was replaced and everything was okay.

- Aloha, OR, USA