10.0

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

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problem #15

Mar 072002

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer had to replace brakes at 25,000 miles.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #14

Mar 072002

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer had to replace brakes at 25,000 miles.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #13

Feb 232001

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes were pressed vehicle automatically turned left. Dealer had advised consumerthat problem was due to a rust problem which were natural causes, and would disappear in a couple of days. Defect was still presisted, and consumer was involved in an accident because he did not have full control of vehicle.

- Norwood, MA, USA

problem #12

Sep 221999

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
Entire brake system failed-dealer claims battery acid was the cause. What is avoiding future failures? I would like more infomation so that I might make an informed decision about driving this vehicle in the future. What do car manufacturers do when this type of failure happens, they seemed kind of matter-of-fact about the whole thing. I hope this information is helpful. Please call if you have any questions

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #11

Jun 101999

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Wheel speed sensor failed, brakes failed. Mjs

- Tempe, AZ, USA

problem #10

May 011997

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Delayed action in breaking, causing vehicle to veer off road

- Ft. Smith, AR, USA

problem #9

Oct 261998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving the brakes came off. Also, there was an oil leakage coming from under the vehicle.

- Crandall, TX, USA

problem #8

Nov 091998

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
I have not brought the vehicle in for brake problems. I do believe they are not working properly

- Epsom, NH, USA

problem #7

Mar 301998

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Front brakes failed.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #6

Mar 241998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Design flaw caused front brakes to perform most of the braking resulting in premature wear of of front brakes.

- North Tarr, NY, USA

problem #5

Oct 231998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Consumer was driving on highway at 40 mph, had to apply brakes in an emergency situation which caused the vehicle to go airborne and landed in a ditch. Air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified.

- Rancho Cucamonca, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 191998

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes fail when first applying pedal on second application brakes engage.

- Hampden, MA, USA

problem #3

Sep 211998

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Truck makes a loud clunking noise while applying the brake accompanied by rough braking.

- Virginia B, VA, USA

problem #2

Aug 071997

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Brakes failed resulting in accident, recall notice on brake system after incident.

- West Allis, WI, USA

problem #1

Sep 101997

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor intermittently.

- East Point, KY, USA