3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,250 miles

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problem #4

Mar 012006

S-10 Pickup 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 145,000 miles
Fluid leaks from clutch slave cylinder, causing loss of vehicle control.

- Tiverton, RI, USA

problem #3

Jul 072004

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Consumer stated that about 4 years ago, she had a throw bearing problem. Currently, was having that same problem. When pushing the clutch in vehicle made a loud grinding noise, as if there was metal to metal grinding.

- La Vergne, TN, USA

problem #2

Dec 271997

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While motor is on and vehicle is park, not able to shift into gear. To engage the clutch would need to turn engine off and shift gears, and then restart vehicle.

- Nashpee, MA, USA

problem #1

Aug 011997

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Weak springs used in the clutch assembly causing noise and eventual failure. Transmission also jumps out of 3rd gear when vehicle hits a bump or crosses a railroad track.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA